<p>As many as 119 people have lost their lives in Karnataka in rain-related incidents which have also led to damages estimated Rs 2,724.37 crore this year, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said today.<br /><br /></p>.<p>In his meeting here with inter-ministerial central team on floods which toured rain-hit parts of the state, he said from June 1 to September 18 this year, Karnataka recorded rainfall of 888 mm, 17 per cent more than its normal 758 mm.<br /><br />Eight districts received more than 40 per cent average rainfall, four received 30-40 per cent more and five received 20-30 per cent more.<br /><br />In his memorandum to the team, Siddaramaiah said 119 human lives has been lost since April 2013 and 11,536 houses damaged; 1,33,572 hectare agriculture crops damaged at an estimated loss of 320.03 crore, and 1,16,024 ha horticulture crops damaged at an estimated loss of Rs 1846.44 crore.<br /><br />It also mentioned about damage to roads, bridges and culverts, irrigation tanks, minor irrigation works, water supply schemes, transformers and electrical supply lines.<br /><br />The Chief Minister listed the steps taken by his government to meet the situation, such as ex-gratia payments to the affected, compensation and other relief activities.<br /><br />"(Total) estimated losses due to heavy rain, floods and inundation are Rs 2,724.37 crore", the memorandum, prepared in consultation with various departments, said.<br /><br />Siddaramaiah said the current month saw heavy rainfall in almost all parts of the state and wide-spread damages have occurred due to floods.<br /><br />The rainfall received during September (till 19th of this month) was about 97 per cent above the normal.</p>
<p>As many as 119 people have lost their lives in Karnataka in rain-related incidents which have also led to damages estimated Rs 2,724.37 crore this year, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said today.<br /><br /></p>.<p>In his meeting here with inter-ministerial central team on floods which toured rain-hit parts of the state, he said from June 1 to September 18 this year, Karnataka recorded rainfall of 888 mm, 17 per cent more than its normal 758 mm.<br /><br />Eight districts received more than 40 per cent average rainfall, four received 30-40 per cent more and five received 20-30 per cent more.<br /><br />In his memorandum to the team, Siddaramaiah said 119 human lives has been lost since April 2013 and 11,536 houses damaged; 1,33,572 hectare agriculture crops damaged at an estimated loss of 320.03 crore, and 1,16,024 ha horticulture crops damaged at an estimated loss of Rs 1846.44 crore.<br /><br />It also mentioned about damage to roads, bridges and culverts, irrigation tanks, minor irrigation works, water supply schemes, transformers and electrical supply lines.<br /><br />The Chief Minister listed the steps taken by his government to meet the situation, such as ex-gratia payments to the affected, compensation and other relief activities.<br /><br />"(Total) estimated losses due to heavy rain, floods and inundation are Rs 2,724.37 crore", the memorandum, prepared in consultation with various departments, said.<br /><br />Siddaramaiah said the current month saw heavy rainfall in almost all parts of the state and wide-spread damages have occurred due to floods.<br /><br />The rainfall received during September (till 19th of this month) was about 97 per cent above the normal.</p>