Davanagere: A central government inter-ministerial study team visited flood-affected areas in various taluks of Davanagere district today. The team conducted on-site inspection of flood situation and crop damage.

Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Ajit Kumar Sahu led the team. Lieutenant Colonel Amarinder Singh of the NITI Aayog and Director of Water Resources Department Dr. J. Harsh were also part of the team. The team visited Nirtheedi in Davanagere taluk and Soratur village in Honnali taluk, and inspected the farmlands affected by floods. The team also directly collected information from farmers about the damage. District Magistrate Dr. G.M. Gangadhar Swamy, Joint Director of Agriculture Ziaullah, Assistant Director Sri Dhar Murti and revenue department officials provided information to the team.