Udupi: Heavy rains claim two lives in Kundapura
Kundapura: The relentless downpour in Udupi district over the past three days has resulted in two tragic fatalities in Kundapura. The entire region has been severely impacted by the heavy rainfall, causing adverse conditions.
In separate incidents in Kundapura, two individuals lost their lives due to the harsh weather conditions prevailing in the district. On Tuesday evening, Seshadri Aital (71), a resident of Toplumane village in Yedamoge, tragically drowned in the Kubja river while crossing a temporary wooden footbridge connecting his house to his areca nut plantation. His body was later recovered from the eight feet deep waters of the Mundkanaole bush around 10:45 pm.
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Similarly, Dinakara Shetty (53) from Ulthoor village in Kundapura taluk met with a fatal accident when his motorcycle skidded into a nearby lake. Dinakara, who worked as a cashier in a hotel in Manur, was en route to his wife's house in Ulthoor village, Maliadi. The heavy rainfall had caused the lake near his house to overflow, submerging the adjacent dirt road. In the darkness, he inadvertently plunged into the water pit along with his bike, resulting in his tragic demise.
The rivers in the area are flowing at high levels, and with the persistent rainfall and strong winds, there is an increased risk of flooding in low-lying areas, further exacerbating the situation in neighboring regions.
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Delhi Police books over 11,000 for traffic violation in 3-hour drive
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Traffic Police penalised over 11,800 motorists during a special three-hour enforcement drive conducted across the city, targeting improper parking and wrong-side driving, officials said.
The intensive drive was carried out on Saturday across all traffic ranges and districts as part of efforts to curb congestion and enhance road safety, they said.
According to the police, the campaign primarily focused on two major violations that frequently contribute to traffic snarls and accidents in the national capital.
"During the operation, more than 8,500 motorists were booked for improper or obstructive parking. Vehicles parked in no-parking zones, near intersections, on footpaths, and along busy roads and market areas were targeted, with many being towed away to ensure smooth traffic flow," an officer said.
In addition, over 3,500 drivers were prosecuted for wrong-side driving, a violation considered highly risky for all road users. Special teams were deployed at accident-prone stretches, arterial roads, and areas with a history of frequent violations to check the offence.
The enforcement drive covered all categories of vehicles, including two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws, and commercial vehicles, police said. "Such violations not only disrupt traffic movement but also pose serious threats to public safety," Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Vijayanta Goyal Arya said.
The police said similar drives will continue as part of sustained enforcement and awareness measures.
