Binish Thomas (Sub-Editor)
The public works department is undertaking clearance of landslide debris in Wayanad by providing required JCB,crane and other heavy vehicles from the state.
Chamarajanagar:
Chamarajanagar district administration has set up a 24/7 helpline to inform the relatives and acquaintances of unorganized workers from Gundlupet taluk and surrounding areas of the district who go there for work on a regular basis.
The public is requested to contact the helpline numbers-08226-223161,223163,223160 or WhatsApp number 9740942902.
Route closed:
Traffic on Bangalore-Waynad National Highway 766 passing through Gundlupet has been blocked as a precautionary measure.Travellers are advised to use the Gundlupet-Bandipur-Gudalur route instead.
Mysuru:
Mysuru district administration has also made all preparations for medical treatment at Heggadevankote taluk hospital and KR Hospital, Mysuru.
Sufficient buses and vehicles have been lined up to bring the injured to the hospital.Suppliers of cold storage units have been identified to preserve deceased bodies.Mysuru District Administration Helpline Number: 0821-24223800.