38 people died in Karnataka due to intense monsoon rains: CM Siddaramaiah

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said 38 people have lost their lives so far due to torrential rains and floods that continue to batter many parts of the state, hampering normal life.

Reviewing the rain and flood situation in the state, the Chief Minister instructed officials to carry out immediate relief and rescue works, and directed them



to take necessary precautionary measures aimed at preventing loss of lives.

Siddaramaiah said: "Thirty-eight people have died since June 1 due to monsoon rains so far and 35 are injured. 57 houses are completely damaged, 208 are severely damaged and 2,682 houses are partially damaged, and 105 livestock have lost their lives.".