India, May 30 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday announced that the state has recorded its highest May rainfall in 125 years, with 28 districts receiving excess precipitation, triggering damage to homes and infrastructure across regions.

Chairing a review meeting with Deputy Commissioners and Zilla Panchayat CEOs at Vidhana Soudha, the CM directed officials to immediately visit rain-hit areas and ensure timely compensation for affected families.

"There is no shortage of funds. Over Rs.1,000 crore is available under the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF)," Siddaramaiah said, according to a statement from his office.

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