2019 Karnataka floods
| Date | 1 August 2019 – 29 August 2019 |
|---|---|
| Location | Karnataka, India |
| Cause | Heavy rain Discharges Landslide Reservoir Discharges |
| Deaths | 61 dead, 15 went missing |
| Property damage | ₹35,160 crore (USD $4.95 billion) |
| Website | www.ksndmc.org |
On 1 August 2019, first week, due to heavy rainfall in the Monsoon season, severe flood affected the southern Indian State of Karnataka. As a security measure in the prevailing situation of heavy rains, India Meteorological Department issued Red alert to several regions of coastal and malnad regions of Karnataka state.
Thousands of people were evacuated to safer places and relief camps. A total of 61 people have been killed and seven lakh have been displaced. As of 14 August 2019, Over 6.97 lakh people were evacuated. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa had announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh for the family members of those who died in the floods.