NDRF teams to be deployed in Dakshina Kannada, 3 other districts as rains kill 9 people in Karnataka

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May 20, 2022

Bengaluru/Mangaluru, May 20: The pre-monsoon showers in parts of Karnataka have claimed at least nine human lives forcing the government to take steps to deploy four National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams to prepare for more rains.

Revenue Minister R Ashoka yesterday chaired a review meeting with deputy commissioners of districts where a red alert has been issued - Chikmagalur, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kodagu, Shivamogga, Davangere, Hassan and Uttara Kannada.

"Until now, 204 hectares of agricultural and 431 hectares of horticultural crops have been damaged due to rains. As many as 23 houses have suffered complete damages," Ashoka said after the meeting.

"Four NDRF teams will be stationed in Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Belagavi and Raichur. A separate team will monitor the situation in Bengaluru," Ashoka said.

"Meanwhile, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team is also geared up to tackle the monsoon-related crisis," he added.

"A stand-by vehicle should be kept ready in each of the districts for immediate response in case of floods or landslides," Ashoka told officials.

In case of damages to houses and livestock, compensation should reach within 48 hours, the minister has directed the officials.

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Will end Karnataka leadership confusion after talks with top leaders: Kharge

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November 27,2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday announced that he will convene a high-level meeting in New Delhi with senior leaders — including Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar — to resolve the escalating leadership turmoil in Karnataka and “put an end to the confusion.”

Kharge said the discussions would focus on the way forward for the ruling party, as rumours of a possible leadership change continue to swirl. The speculation has intensified after the Congress government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, reviving talk of an alleged 2023 “power-sharing agreement” between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

“After reaching Delhi, I will call three or four important leaders and hold discussions. Once we talk, we will decide how to move ahead and end this confusion,” Kharge told reporters in Bengaluru, according to PTI.

When asked specifically about calling Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to Delhi, he responded: “Certainly, we should call them. We will discuss with them and settle the issue.”

He confirmed that Rahul Gandhi, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister and other senior members would be part of the deliberations. “After discussing with everyone, a decision will be made,” he said.

Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah held a separate strategy meeting at his Bengaluru residence with ministers and leaders seen as his close confidants, including G. Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, H.C. Mahadevappa, K. Venkatesh and K.N. Rajanna.
Signalling calm, the Chief Minister told reporters, “Will go to Delhi if the high command calls.”

Shivakumar echoed a similar stance, saying he too would head to the national capital if summoned by the party leadership.

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