Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao instructed, that taluk and district-level control rooms must operate 24×7 throughout the monsoon season. As heavy rains pounding Dakshina Kannada, flood situation arised everywhere. The minister said that the government’s top priority is to prevent loss of life. He directed immediate relocation of residents in landslide-prone areas, urging early identification of such zones.
The minister said recurring monsoon disruptions in areas like Pumpwell, Kottara Chowki, and Kettikal along the national highway must be watched. He urged the National Highways Authority to adopt long-term technological solutions to fix these flood-prone stretches permanently.
The minister also issued a stern warning to MESCOM, demanding swift responses to electricity complaints. There are Complaints that JE/AE-level officers are not answering public calls which will be taken seriously, he cautioned.
