During the visit, he is expected to review the damage caused by rising waters that submerged villages and destroyed crops across multiple districts.

The joint operation involved the district police and COBRA battalion, and led to the recovery of weapons, including an SLR rifle.

The 263 km Bengaluru-Chennai Expressway is partially open, with a 71-km stretch in Karnataka operational. While delays have pushed full completion to mid-2026, the project promises to cut travel time to just 2-3 hours and boost trade across the corridor.