Two more deaths bring toll in rain-related incidents to four in Karnataka this monsoon

Heavy showers in Karnataka continue, with two more deaths in rain-related incidents. Coastal areas are worst hit this monsoon season.

Published on: Jul 7, 2023, 16:49:47 IST

By Yamini C S

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Karnataka continued to see heavy showers on Friday, with two more deaths in rain related incidents. Coastal areas including the Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada districts are the worst hit this monsoon season.

It was earlier reported that there have been 52 deaths in pre-monsoon rains in the state this year. (ANI)

A 47-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man were killed in Dakshina Kannada district in two separate incidents. The woman, identified as Zareena, was killed in a landslip, when part of a hill caved in on her house early on Friday, according to news agency PTI. The incident occurred in the Nandavara area in Sajipamunnur village of Bantwal taluk.

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The deceased is survived by her husband, Mohammed, and her 20-year-old daughter Safa, who was rescued by the fire department and police from under debris. Rescue personnel recovered Zareena's body after a long search, from under huge mounds of soil and rubble. Meanwhile, Safa is bring treated at a hospital.

In another incident, the 45-year-old man, identified as Narayana, was washed away in a drain while he was trying to cross a culvert in Sullia taluk. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful due to heavy water flow. Two others have lost their lives in rain related incidents in Karnataka on July 4 and July 5, bringing the death count so far to 4 this monsoon season.

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It was earlier reported that there have been 52 deaths in pre-monsoon rains in the state this year. In this regard, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah directed officials to bring in immediate relief measures in these coastal districts.

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He also instructed district in charge ministers Dinesh Gundu Rao, Lakshmi Hebbalkar and Mankala Vaidya to visit these spots.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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