The recent rains and floods in Karnataka have killed over 200 people, damaged around 300,000 houses, destroyed crops in 25 lakh hectares, washed away bridges and damaged over 10,000 km length of roads. The government has estimated the loss at around Rs. 20,000 crore and sought immediate central assistance of Rs. 10,000 crore.
The people of the state are responding generously to help those affected by this calamity. Within two days of the state government opening a special bank account for donations, a whopping Rs 500 crores have been deposited by the people.
Chief Minister BS Yediurappa too was overwhelmed by the response of people who jostled to hand over foodgrains, blankets sarees and cash when he went through Bangalore's commercial hub to seek their help. He has appealed to corporates to adopt villages to rebuild them, apart from contributing funds.
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