Bengaluru: The Belagavi district administration has asked people living in Krishna river basin to move to safer areas along with their necessary belongingsĀ and livestock, in view of release of excess water from neighbouring Maharashtra due to heavy rains there.
Assuring all possible assistance and cooperation from the district administration in shifting to safer areas, Belagavi Deputy Commissioner S B Bommanahalli in a release said, “rescue teams are in place with necessary equipment, and all precautionary measures have been taken to face the flood situation.” He also appealed to the people to cooperate with the administration in the steps it takes for their safety.