Karnataka rain: 6,664 people rescued, 53 relief centres set up, 85 villages affected in Kalaburagi

The number of villages affected by the overflowing Bhima River in the Kalaburagi region in Karnataka rose to 85 on 28 September. Continuous rainfall and large entrances from neighboring Maharashtra contribute to floods.

Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum, leading to rescue and charity operations, said that 53 aid centers were opened and 6,664 people were rescued.

“Rescue operations covered all the affected taluks-Afzalpur, Jewargi, Kalaburagi, Chittapur, Chinholi, Sedam, Kalagi and Şahabad. A total of 3,050 men, 2,270 women and 1,344 children, food and basic departments have been provided to the centers of relaxation.

Since the rain is predicted in the coming days, Sonna and Bennetora Barrags are expected to increase.

On September 28, 2025, Farathabad and Kalaburagi Sardagi villages in Taluk were influenced by the flood. Photo Loan: Special Editing

To help rescue operations, a 20 -member NDRF team was deployed in Wadi in Chittapur Taluk, and a SDRF team was deployed in Mannur in Afzalpur Taluk. Police, home guards and fire and emergency services are actively involved in the flood hits and aid operations.

Tararanum, “Flood management to strengthen, the affected areas of the rescue and charity centers were appointed as 39 authorized nodal civil servants. Human and animal losses to prevent loss of precautionary measures are taken,” he said.

Flooding waters damaged the roads and disrupted transportation, sinking a few bridges. The police instructed to make alternative arrangements to ensure the smooth movement of the vehicles. Continuous rainfall increased the risk of collapse of houses and the inhabitants are asked to remain cautious.

The residents of the village of Saradagi in the Kalaburagi region are wandering on a road full of water as the floods continue to break the normal life and cut the connection. | Photo Loan: Arun Kulkarni

Taranum, “People should not panic. Regional administration is working everyday to ensure the security of citizens,” he said.

Authorities issued strict warnings against entering rivers. Fishing in swimming, risky stunts, laundry, livestock or rivers is strictly prohibited. The inhabitants were advised to avoid bridges, river coasts, temples, mosques and other prayer areas along the river and avoid taking selfies or photographs in dangerous places.

For emergency assistance, aid lines at the regional and taluk level were enabled. In case of emergency, they are asked to contact these numbers. Key contact numbers

• Regional Disaster Management Center from 08472-278677 or 1077

• Kalaburagi Municipality Company 08472-241364 or 6363544601

• Aland, Afzalpur, Chittapur, Chinkholi, Kalagi, Kamalapur, Jevargi, Yadrami, Shahabad and Sedam Talks

Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil interacts with a woman during his visit to the flood -stroke regions in the Sedam election area on September 28, 2025. Photo Loan: Special Editing

Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil, Kalyaa Karnataka Regional Development Board Chairman Ajay Singh, Karnataka State Policy and Planning Commission Vice President Br Patil and other leaders visited the affected areas on September 28.

On September 27, 2025, Chittapur in the Kalaburagi Region and Kalagi Taluks visited the villages affected by the floods in the Kalaburagi Region. Photo Loan: Special Editing

Rural Development and Piyank Khart Minister of Panchayat Raj and Regional Responsible, Prime Minister Siddaramaiah’a flood in the region, he said. Emergency measures are sent to the affected villages and the Prime Minister is expected to visit the earliest region.

Published – 29 September 2025 10:52