Overview

• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah conducted an aerial survey Tuesday over Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgiri and Vijayapura following flooding in the Bhima river basin.
• PTI reports the inundation was driven by incessant rainfall alongside excess releases from Maharashtra’s Ujani and Neera reservoirs.
• Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka termed the survey a “photo shoot” and alleged the government failed to manage relief for affected communities.
• BJP demanded Rs 50,000 in immediate assistance per affected family plus on‑site compensation for crop and housing losses and funds to restore roads, schools and anganwadis.
• The party also sought a Rs 10,000 crore reconstruction package, rapid public‑health measures such as mobile health vans and medicine stockpiles, and transparent disclosure of beneficiaries.