Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Jun 1: Muzrai minister Kota Srinivas Poojary informed that the temples that come under the Muzrai department have incurred a loss of Rs 600 crore due to the lockdown announced in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
Speaking at a press conference, Poojary said, "In Kollur temple alone, Rs 14 crore loss is incurred in the months of April and May. Around 35% of annual income is lost in A and B grade temples of the state.”
Regarding the onset of monsoon, he said that all precautions are taken to prevent loss of life and property due to the heavy rain that is expected to lash Dakshina Kannada district.
"The health department of district administration of Dakshina Kannada has taken necessary measures to face the calamity that might occur due to the cyclone. In some areas, artificial flood has been already reported," he said.