In view of the rains lashing several parts of the State, the government has put on alert the district administration of Kodagu, which had bore the brunt of monsoon floods during the last few years.
Minister for Revenue Krishna Byre Gowda and Minister for Minor Irrigation N.S. Boseraju, who is also the Minister in charge of Kodagu district, visited several rain-hit areas of the hilly district including Bhagamandala, Benguru and Chirambane Tuesday along with MLAs A.S. Ponnanna and Mantar Gowda and other officials.
Addressing reporters after the visit, Mr. Gowda said the official machinery of the district has been put on alert in view of the forecast that rains are likely to continue till July 28.
