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Defunct rain gauges across Karnataka: Repairs worth Rs. 19.89 crore finally get Cabinet approval

Kushalnagar: The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the repair and replacement of 1,530 Telemetric Rain Gauges (TRGs) that are currently defunct across the State at the Gram Panchayat (GP) level. The upgrade, aimed…

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Published July 19, 2025 · 2 min read
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Kushalnagar: The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the repair and replacement of 1,530 Telemetric Rain Gauges (TRGs) that are currently defunct across the State at the Gram Panchayat (GP) level. The upgrade, aimed at strengthening the State’s disaster preparedness, will cost Rs. 19.89 crore.

At the Cabinet meeting held on July 17, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his Ministers acknowledged the urgent need to repair and restore these critical devices, which play a key role in disaster management.

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