Madikeri, Aug 9 (UNI) The state govt has decided to provide Rs 7 lakh ex-gratia to the family members of Anandatheertha, who lost his life in Kodagu landslide, District in-charge Minister V Somanna said in a review meeting here,
He said as many as 52 places in Kodagu have been identified as flood-affected areas and 247 families have been affected by the floods in Kodagu this year, so far.
He also issued directions to the concerned to expedite the rescue works on Brahmagiri Hills. He said that Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has taking Brahmagiri landslides seriously. “Rest of the persons stuck under the debris should be recovered soon,” he added.