Karnataka: 45-year-old-man washed away in drain while crossing culvert
A 45-year-old man was washed away in a drain while crossing a culvert in Sullia, Karnataka. Rescue efforts have been unsuccessful due to heavy water flow.
The Tehsildar of the Taluk has requested to deploy National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams for the search operation.
Earlier, two people died in rain-related incidents between July 4 and July 5 in the state, the district administration said.
Suresh Gatty (52) drowned in rainwater on July 4 in Ullala, Dakshina Kannada while he was crossing a culvert. The district administration has paid ₹5 lakh as compensation to his family members.
In another incident on July 5, Santosh (34) was electrocuted in Kulai when he came in contact with a live electricity wire that had fallen on the road.
Deputy commissioner Mullai Mugilan M.P (Dakshina Kannada) said, "Action is being taken to pay a compensation of ₹5 lakh to the heirs of the deceased on behalf of the Mescom department."
All schools and colleges (pre-university colleges only) were declared a holiday till Thursday in Dakshina Kannada due to heavy rain.
The deputy commissioner (Dakshina Kannada) said that fishermen have also been instructed not to venture into the sea as heavy rain has been forecast.
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