Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Thursday made a fervent appeal to the people to donate generously, saying at least Rs 5,000 crore would be required for relief and rehabilitation in flood-hit and rain-affected areas.
In view of the flood situation in many parts of the State, Infosys Foundation Chairperson Sudha Murthy has donated Rs 10 crore for the CM Relief Fund, he said, adding, Swami Sampadana Sri of Chikkodi (Belagavi) has donated Rs two lakh.
"I appeal to donors with folded hands that we are in a peculiar situation. Please donate generously," the chief minister said addressing reporters after inspecting the flood ravaged areas in Belagavi.
Yediyurappa said relief, rehabilitation and compensation for the affected would require at least Rs 5,000 crore.
In addition, at least 30,000 houses were required to be built.
To a question, the chief minister said there was no dearth of resources to carry out our relief operations.
"You too came with me to the rehabilitation centres. Show me one person who pointed finger at the relief work," Yediyurappa told journalists.
On many people reportedly being stranded due to lack of boats, the chief minister said, "We will provide boats, helicopters and ... those required for rehabilitation work. I will not leave this place (Belagavi) until I make proper arrangements."
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