Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (HB)
Udupi, Aug 15: District in-charge minister Dr Jayamala who is in the district for Independence Day celebrations told media that she will visit the flood affected areas for the next two days. “I will examine the property damages as well as meet the people who are injured due to the rains,” she said.
The minister assured that she will appeal to Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy to provide compensation amount, especially in cases where people have lost lives.
The minister set out to visit Uppur and Havanje on Wednesday, August 15. She will visit Kundapur, Gulvady and Maravanthe areas on August 16. She assured to work for Udupi’s integrated development.
Deputy commissioner Priyanka Mary Francis who was questioned about the missing boats in the coastal district said that the coast guards have traced the boat in Surathkal. “We have issued red alerts,” she said.
A press release from the Information Department confirmed that the missing boat ‘Vishwas’ was traced. It also said that the DC has directed the Coastal Security Police to help locals in need.