Dakshina Kannada Administration Identifies Disaster-Prone Areas Ahead of Monsoon

The Dakshina Kannada district administration in Karnataka, India, has implemented precautionary measures ahead of the southwest monsoon after identifying high-risk zones. Deputy Commissioner H.V. Darshan reported that 92 areas are prone to flooding and 88 to landslides, with eight additional locations identified for potential sea erosion. During a review meeting in Mangaluru, District-in-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao directed officials to conduct frequent visits to these vulnerable sites and expedite the desilting of major stormwater drains. The administration is currently using earthmovers to clear silt, with most drains already cleared. To ensure rapid response, round-the-clock control rooms have been established at both district and taluk levels. While State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are already stationed in the district, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) units are expected to arrive by the end of the month. The meeting emphasized inter-departmental coordination to mitigate risks associated with waterlogging, flooding, and landslides, ensuring preparedness for the upcoming rainy season.