Karnataka: Cyclone Asna has brought torrential rains to Kalaburagi, Yadgiri, Bidar, and Vijayapur districts, resulting in significant destruction and disruption.
Key Points:
- Heavy Rain and Flooding: The cyclone led to continuous heavy rain across the affected districts, causing rivers like Kagina to overflow and flood fields.
- Damage to Infrastructure: Numerous houses collapsed due to the intense rainfall, and overflowing ditches have disconnected some areas. Lakes and water bodies have also overflowed.
- Agricultural Impact: Flooding has submerged crops, leading to severe damage to fields and significant hardship for farmers.
- School Closures: In response to the adverse weather conditions, Karnataka’s Deputy Director of Public Instructions announced a holiday for all schools in the district on September 2 to ensure student safety.
- Emergency Measures: District In-charge Minister Priyank Khar has urged residents to take necessary precautions, given the orange and yellow weather alerts.
Additional Details:
- Bidar District: Continuous rain has partially damaged 38 houses in Bidar, further exacerbating the situation for residents.
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