NHAI asked to install temporary drains along Bengaluru-Mysuru highway to prevent highway flooding

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that the state government has directed National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to install a temporary drainage system along the affected parts of Bengaluru-Mysuru highway to prevent waterlogging during rainfall.

Directions were issued to district administrations not to wait for NHAI engineers to clear the water and use state government staff for the purpose. Districts were also asked to be alert to prevent any breach of lake bunds and prevent losses.

Relief of Rs 10,000 will be distributed to households affected by floods within 24 hours, Bommai said.