Meteorological Dept issues 'orange alert' in Coastal Karnataka for Thursday, heavy rain expected
Similar alert in Kodagu District
Mangaluru: The Meteorological Department on Wednesday issued ‘Orange Alert’ in the coastal Karnataka for Thursday which once again expected to witness heavy rainfall on Thursday.
The rain in Coastal Karnataka was on a break for last few days but came back on Wednesday evening to lash several place in the region.
On Thursday, major part of Coastal Karnataka is expected to get heavy rainfall owing to which the department has issued ‘orange alert’.
According to the metereological department rainfall between 115.6mm to 204.4mm can be expected in the region on Thursday.
Similarly, the department has also issued 'orange alert' in Kodagu District on Thursday where rainfall between 115.6mm to 204.4mm is expected.
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
