In this picture, NDRF men can be seen rescuing people in north Karnataka. (File)
Lakhs have been displaced across the country in several states where monsoon rains have led to flooding. Maharastra, Karnataka and Kerala are the worst-hit states where dozens in have died this week.
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddiyurappa today said over 1,000 villages have been hit in the state by floods. Estimating the losses due to deluge at Rs 6,000 crore, he also blamed discharge of water from Maharashtra dam for adding to the state's troubles. He also announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the family members of people killed in floods.
In Maharashtra, thousands are still stranded in Kolhapur where locals are struggling amid shortage of essential facilities.
Kerala, which suffered its worst flood in a century, is again facing floods in several parts. More than 42 people have been killed and over lakh have been displaced.
Here are the updates on floods in different parts of the country
An 8 month pregnant woman in flood-hit Palakkad district's Agali, was rescued and taken to a hospital by Kerala fire department, police. They helped her cross a river using a rope
People in Karnataka's coastal areas asked to move to safe areas immediately
Dakshina Kannada district Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil has urged residents in low-lying areas to immediately shift to safe places, as the brimming river Nethravati is flowing at a dangerous level.
Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit his flood-ravaged constituency Wayanad, as well as Malappuram and Kozhikode tomorrow
"Probably going to Kerala tomorrow. I don't want to disturb the rescue missions there. I will there for two days. I have spoken to the Prime Minister, (Kerala) Chief Minister, District Collector and Congress workers of the state," Mr Gandhi told reporters
The Chief Minister will inspect the situation by road, as the weather conditions do not permit an aerial survey. Mr Yediyurappa's earlier plan was to visit Mangalore today.
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa will visit the flood-affected areas of Mangaluru on Sunday and Udupi on Monday
In Kerala, operations will resume at Kochi Airport at 12 pm tomorrow.
BS Yeddiyurappa said today this is worst flood to hit Karnataka in four decades. Nearly 2.4 lakh people have been displaced across the state, he added.
Karnataka Floods: All Konkan Railway trains have been cancelled due to landslide near Karwar.
Nearly 200 stranded in Kerala's Malappuram
In Kerala's Malapurram, nearly 200 people are stranded waiting to be rescued. Food will have to be air-dropped to them.
PM Should Visit Karnataka: Congress's Dinesh Gundu Rao
Karnataka Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should visit the flood-hit parts of the state. "I demand BJP ministers including PM Modi should visit Karnataka and announce Rs 500 crore for flood hit areas," he said.
Nirmala Sitharaman Visits Flood-Hit Parts In Karnataka Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visited the flood-affected parts of Karnataka today.
24 Killed In Karnataka Floods - 24 people have been killed in Karnataka floods, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa told the reporters today
- He also announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the relatives of those who have died
- More than 1,000 villages have been affected across the state, he said.
- 20 NDRF teams, 10 Army teams, 5 Navy teams and 2 SDRF working around the clock to help flood-affected people
Karnataka flood updates: Officials said the civil defence volunteers carried out 36 sorties in the last six hours in three boats and rescued 270 people and 43 cattles.
Karnataka floods updates: According to reports, several houses in Bantwal, including that of former Union Minister Janardhan Pujari, were inundated. However, he and his family members were rescued.
BS Yediyurappa on Friday announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those killed in the flood and rain related incidents in Karnataka.
Relief Measures Top Priority, Says BS YediyurappaKarnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa asked people of the state not to worry as relief measures were his government's top priority. He also said the centre was monitoring the situation. "Relief and rehabilitation work is our top priority. Farmers and people need not have to worry," Mr Yediyurappa told reporters, news agency PTI reported.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit his parliamentary constituency Wayanad tomorrow. He had earlier urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure aid for the flood-hit.
Nirmala Sitharaman To Visit Flood-Hit Karnataka
The Home Ministry on Friday said more than 250 rescue teams of National Disaster Response Force, Army, Navy and Air Force have been deployed in Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka and Gujarat for relief operations.