Belagavi: Villagers rescue man swept away by flash flood in Ramdurg
Belagavi: A man had a narrow escape after being swept away by strong water currents while crossing a flooded stretch of road on his bike near Godachi village in Ramdurg taluk.
Due to heavy rains lashing the Western Ghats region, the Malaprabha River has been overflowing, prompting authorities to issue high alerts in surrounding areas. Despite warnings, the biker attempted to cross the road when a powerful water stream suddenly dragged both him and his bike away.
Alert villagers quickly sprang into action, using a rope to pull the man to safety, preventing what could have been a fatal accident.
Continuous heavy rainfall across Belagavi district has turned roads, streams, and bridges into gushing waterways, severely disrupting public movement and posing a risk to commuters.
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IPL 2026 to be held between March 26-May 31 window
Mumbai (PTI): The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League will be held between the March 26 to May 31 window but it remains to be seen if Bengaluru, the home of RCB, holds the opening match.
As per the norms, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium should host the tournament opener given the home side, Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2025 title.
While the venue has received conditional clearance from the Karnataka state government, it also needs to meet the necessary safety and security standards following the death of 11 fans in a stampede during RCB's victory celebrations in June this year.
The mini-auction for IPL 2026 will be held in Abu Dhabi today with three-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders coming in with the biggest purse.
