Tragic consequences followed heavy rains across Karnataka, claiming the life of one individual in Udupi. Kurudi Irshad, a 52-year-old fisherman, lost his life after accidentally coming into contact with a snapped live electricity wire at Mudrumakki, Shiroor village, Byndoor taluk. The wire had fallen in front of his house during a thunderstorm on Saturday night, and Irshad stepped on it unknowingly, according to police reports.
In addition to the fatality, heavy rains wreaked havoc in various regions. Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts experienced moderate to heavy rainfall, leading to flooding and disruption of daily life. Shivamogga town, Tirthahalli, Sagar, Tarikere, and Aldur were particularly affected, with roads submerged and residents facing challenges navigating the inundated streets.
Shivamogga town witnessed heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, prompting residents to stay indoors. Structural damage occurred in several areas, including collapsed compound walls in the Housing Board colony and house portions in Keske village.
Mysuru district also encountered torrential rains, resulting in flooding in rural areas like Periyapatna. Residents of Rudrappa Layout and Shivappa Layout struggled as drains overflowed, damaging electronic appliances and inundating homes.
The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre has issued forecasts predicting continued rainfall in South-interior Karnataka over the next 48 hours. Additionally, moderate to heavy rains were reported in Chitradurga and Bengaluru districts, underscoring the widespread impact of the inclement weather conditions.