Rainfall, thunderstorms expected in parts of Karnataka, TN till Tuesday
Bengaluru: Providing a welcome respite from the prevailing hot and humid conditions, portions of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu are anticipated to receive bouts of rainfall on August 28 and 29, according to a report by The Weather Channel citing the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
As both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have been grappling with deficient monsoon rainfall and the ongoing Cauvery water crisis, any prospect of rain to alleviate the water scarcity issue had initially seemed unlikely. However, a silver lining has emerged with the formation of a low-pressure area between South Interior Karnataka and the Comorin region (Kanyakumari), spanning across the western regions of Tamil Nadu.
The convergence of this weather system with the pre-existing circular wind patterns over North Tamil Nadu and off the North Kerala coast is projected to offer temporary relief to both states. The IMD's prediction indicates that Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal could experience moderate rainfall, with intermittent heavy showers ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm on Monday and Tuesday, August 28-29.
In Karnataka, thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected to occur in specific pockets within the state's interior region. While this forecasted rainfall might provide respite from the intense heat, it is unlikely to significantly reduce maximum temperatures.
The IMD has issued a "yellow watch" for Tamil Nadu and Interior Karnataka throughout the week. Similar yellow watches have been issued for specific districts in both states, including Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Pudukkottai, Ariyalur, Perambalur, Sivagangai, Tiruchirapalli, Dindigul, Theni, and Madurai in Tamil Nadu, and Kodagu, Mysore, Chikmagalur, Hassan, Tumkur, Ramnagar, Belgaum, Bagalkot, Bidar, and Kolar in Karnataka.
In recent days, the inadequate monsoon performance has led to soaring temperatures in various parts of Karnataka, including the capital city Bengaluru.
In terms of August's rainfall statistics, both states have experienced subpar rainfall. From August 1 to August 28, Karnataka received only 52.1 mm of rainfall, marking a 74% deficit compared to the average amount. Tamil Nadu fared somewhat better, receiving 63.9 mm of rainfall, but still facing a 22% shortfall from expected levels.
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Two arrested in K'taka for assaulting minors, uploading CSAM content
Bengaluru (PTI): Two men were arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two minor girls, recording the acts on mobile phones and uploading the videos online as child sexual abuse material, police said on Thursday.
The accused have been identified as Kiran Kumar (29), hailing from Chitradurga district, and Aditya M K (20), hailing from Shivamogga district, they said.
A probe was initiated after information was received from the NCRP portal regarding a suspected instance of creation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) for online dissemination, police said.
Accordingly, a case was registered at Kaggalipura Police Station under relevant sections of the IT Act on May 10, they added.
Investigation revealed that two minor girl victims were exploited and videos were created and uploaded to the internet. The child victims have subsequently recorded their statements as per procedure and further necessary legal steps have been taken, Pronab Mohanty Director General of Police, Cyber Command, said in a statement.
Based on the statements of the victims, the accused persons, who allegedly assaulted the minors, recorded the acts on mobile phones and uploaded the videos online, were arrested, he said.
Following the probe, sections 65(2) (rape) and 70 (gangrape) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with relevant sections of the POCSO Act, have been added to the FIR, police said.
Officials collected relevant information and on May 12, arrested the accused persons and seized three mobile phones belonging to them, in which the videos had allegedly been recorded, he said.
The accused were later produced before the court and taken into police custody for further investigation, he added.
According to him, in CSAM cases, police usually apprehend offenders who have downloaded such content or have kept them in their possession after obtaining them from elsewhere, usually the internet.
"The present case is one of the very few instances where content creators and uploaders have been apprehended," Mohanty added.
