Bengaluru: Hurricane Ida which affected USA claimed the life of a software engineer from the state.
Dhanush Reddy, a software engineer from Kolar district who is presently serving in New Jersey died in the flash floods in USA.
Reddy was born in Bommapelli village in Chintamani taluk of the Kolar district. He was working in USA for the last eight years.
According to the sources, Reddy was washed away in the flood while trying to help his neighbour. His body was retrieved from a pipe. The Indian embassy officials are working towards sending the body to India.
According to the sources his parents are staying in Bengaluru.