15 houses submerged as Kumaradhara River swells in Subrahmanya
Subrahmanya: As heavy rains continue lashing Dakshina Kannada, Kumaradhara River and its sub river Darpan Teertha are flowing above danger mark. Due to which, many low-lying areas have been marooned. Many homes, agricultural farms have been inundated. The Tahsildar has declared a holiday for all the schools today.
Houses of about 15 families are partially submerged in Kulkunda Kudremajalu. Officials rushed to the spot in midnight and provided them shelter at a nearby school.
A woman was injured after a wall of her house collapsed at Kollamogaru Golliady. The wall of the house of Kollamoguru Ramanna Gowda has also collapsed. Ramanna Gowda's mother, who was inside the house, was seriously injured when the wall collapsed on her. She has been hospitalized.
The toilets and dressing rooms located at Kukke Subramanya's bathing point have also been submerged. The shops in this area have also been inundated. Meanwhile, the traffic flow on Panja-Subrahmanya state highway has completely shut from 4 pm at the Darpana Tirtha River is flowing over danger mark.
All the bridges around Subrahmanya, including Kalmakaru, Balugode, Guttigaru, Balpa, Yenekal, Panja have been marooned. Kalmakaru, Balugode, Guttigaru, Balpa, Yenekal, Panja have been marooned.
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Belur: Two women working in coffee plantation sustain severe injuries in wild elephant attack
Hassan: Two women working in a coffee plantation in Belur taluk were grievously injured in a wild elephant attack while on the way to work on Monday morning. The women are being treated at the Hassan District Hospital.
The injured women, Hema (38) and Geetha (40), were employed at the Bikkodu Estate and were going to work when they were attacked. The elephant reportedly lifted one of the women with its trunk before dashing her aside and also trampled the workers.
As a result, the women sustained severe injuries, Geetha being injured on her stomach and head and Hema on her face and right hand. The workers were taken immediately to the Belur government hospital and later shifted to the Hassan District Hospital.
The forest officers have visited the hospital and inquired about the health condition of Hema and Geetha. The farmers and coffee plantation owners in Bikkodu and nearby areas have again expressed worry about the problem of wild elephant attack in the area. They have also urged the Forest Department to take necessary steps in the matter for the safety of the residents.
