Landslides, Floods Claim 8 Lives in Dakshina Kannada
The monsoon season has brought with it its usual share of rain-related tragedies, and Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka is no exception. Continuous overnight downpours wreaked havoc across the district on Friday, resulting in the deaths of eight people in various rain-related tragedies.
In a particularly devastating incident, deadly landslides took four lives in the early hours of the day in Ullal taluk. The landslides occurred in a remote area, making it difficult for rescue teams to reach the affected areas.
In one of the most heartbreaking incidents, a house in Pambada Hitthilukodi near Montepadavu collapsed under a landslide, killing 65-year-old Prema Kanthappa Poojary and her two young grandchildren. The family was sleeping at the time of the incident, and the landslide caught them unaware.
The landslides were apparently triggered by the heavy rainfall that lashed the area overnight, causing widespread destruction and chaos. The rain also led to the blocking of roads, making it difficult for people to access essential services and amenities.
The floods caused by the rain also took a toll on the lives of four people in another part of the district. The floods, which were reportedly caused by the overflowing of rivers and streams, swept away the victims, leaving their families in a state of shock and grief.
The district administration has been working tirelessly to rescue those stranded in the affected areas and provide relief to the affected families. The authorities have also set up relief camps in various parts of the district to provide shelter and food to those who have been displaced by the floods and landslides.
The district administration has also ordered an inquiry into the incidents and has promised to take strict action against those responsible for the loss of lives and property.
The people of Dakshina Kannada district are no strangers to the fury of nature, and they have learned to live with the risks and challenges posed by the monsoon season. However, the recent incidents have left many feeling shaken and concerned about their safety and well-being.
As the district continues to recover from the effects of the floods and landslides, it is clear that the people of Dakshina Kannada will need all the support and assistance they can get to rebuild their lives and restore their communities.
