Red alert issued for Dakshina Kannada as heavy rains expected on June 21
Mangaluru: Despite a brief respite from the monsoon rains in Dakshina Kannada (DK) district on Thursday, authorities have issued a red alert for June 21, predicting heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder along the coastal regions.
Overcast skies and intermittent sunshine were observed in various rural areas, including Mangaluru city. However, weather forecasts indicate a return of intense rainfall on June 21, prompting precautionary measures.
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Maximum Rainfall in Mulki
As of Thursday morning, Mangaluru and Mulki recorded the highest rainfall in the district, each registering 23.5 mm. The average daily rainfall across the district stood at 22.3 mm. Other areas reported the following rainfall figures: Belthangadi received 21.3 mm, Bantwala 23.3 mm, Puttur 20.6 mm, Sullia 21.5 mm, Moodbidri 20.2 mm, Kadaba 20.1 mm, and Ullal 20.1 mm.
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
