PM Modi speaks to BSY over flood situation; assures all possible help

New Delhi: Expressing solidarity with people affected by torrential rains in Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and assured him of all possible help from the Centre in rescue and relief works.

“Spoke to CM @BSYBJP Ji (B S Yediyurappa) on the rainfall and flood situation in various parts of Karnataka. We stand in solidarity with our sisters and brothers of Karnataka affected by the floods. Assured all possible support from the Centre in rescue and relief works that are underway,” the prime minister tweeted.

The flood situation in many parts of Karnataka remained grim on Friday due to torrential rains and release of water from the major dams in the state. North Karnataka remained the worst affected as this was the third time floods hit the region in the last three months.