Stop Shaming Bengaluru For Rain Fury, Can’t Control Nature: DCM DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Oct 16: Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister DK Shivakumar today lashed out at the Opposition parties for shaming Bengaluru for rain fury.

“It is not possible to control Nature. The government is doing the best it can to manage rain havoc. The Opposition parties must stop tarnishing the image of Bengaluru,” he said while speaking to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence.

Asked about the heavy rains in Bengaluru, he said, “Holiday has been declared for schools as a precautionary measure. There is likelihood of rains today as well and it can possibly result in traffic jams. The public should plan accordingly,” he said.

“I will hold another round of meeting with the officials of BBMP, Police department and Fire department to take stock of the situation, once I return from the inauguration of Cauvery 5th stage project,” he said.

Asked about tweets from Opposition leaders on Bengaluru rains, he said, “Can we tell Nature to stop the rains. These are unexpected rains due to cyclones. The government and the people of Bengaluru are capable of handling it.”