Mysuru: “Deputy Commissioners have been given independent powers to take immediate remedial steps to tackle problem caused by rain and flood,” said Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy.
Speaking to press persons after visiting Suttur Mutt here, Kumaraswamy expressed happiness over copious rain in the State especially in Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Chikkamagalur. He further said that the officers concerned have been instructed to take immediate steps to tackle the aftermath of floods which would not be affected by the announcement of elections to local bodies.
