Koppa: Strange sound coming beneath earth is not of quake
Geologists submit report to government
Chikkamagaluru, August 30: Earthquake did not take place at Kogre and in its nearby villages. Senior geologists have opined that the strange sound was heard due to heavy rains in the recent past. In this regard, geologists have submitted a report to the district administration and the government.
The villagers had complained that they experienced strange sounds accompanied by minor vibrations beneath the earth for several months in Kogre, Shantigrama, Abbikal, Nayakarakatte and Guddbargodu villages in Koppa taluk. Consequently, a team of senior geologists from Bengaluru led by Dr. Ramesh L. Dikpal, KK Abhinav and Raghavan visited the villages on August 14 and launched inspection.
This team has now submitted their report to the government. It mentioned that as per routine, 1,025 mm rainfall was expected in this area. But it received 1,339 mm rain. That means, around 31% addition rainfall has been recorded. Following which, these sorts of sounds may have been heard from the ground, but it is not an earthquake. “All these villages are located on the hills. Here, hills are being cleared to construct roads. Due to which, the landslides are taking place,” they said.
“There is a man-made 50-60 meter long tunnel in the village. Some say that sounds are coming in because the layers of the tunnels clash with each other. But there are no signs of the collision of the layers when we inspected there. The tunnels are not the reason for such sounds, the scientists clarified.
The group of scientists, who believe that the sound came due to heavy rainfall and increased water flow, said that Richter scales had been installed at every district to provide information about the earthquake. As soon as an earthquake or seismic traits are found, data is sent to the respective deputy commissioners. No such details are available in this area. The mysterious sound is not related to the earthquake, the scientists opined.
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Karnataka MLC Nazir Ahmed visits Ajman Ruler’s Court, Thumbay Medicity
Ajman, UAE: Karnataka Legislative Council member and Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Nazir Ahmed, visited the Ajman Ruler’s Court and Thumbay Medicity, strengthening ties between Karnataka and the UAE.
At the Ruler’s Court, Ahmed met Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Court, to discuss avenues for collaboration in healthcare, education, and research. He extended an invitation to Sheikh Majid to visit Bengaluru and proposed a future delegation of high-level officials from Karnataka to Ajman and Thumbay Medicity.
As part of the visit, Ahmed toured Thumbay Medicity’s state-of-the-art healthcare, medical education, and research facilities. Praising the institution’s achievements, he described it as a global hub for healthcare excellence.
Commending the efforts of Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder and president of Thumbay Group, Ahmed acknowledged his role in establishing Thumbay Medicity as a leader in the field. “It is a matter of immense pride to witness Dr. Thumbay’s remarkable progress and the iconic achievements of Thumbay Medicity,” he said.
Dr. Thumbay expressed gratitude for the visit, emphasizing the importance of collaborations that benefit both the UAE and India. “This visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening our shared vision for excellence in healthcare and education,” he stated.
Thumbay Medicity in Ajman is known for its advanced healthcare services, cutting-edge medical education, and pioneering research. It continues to gain global recognition as a model for integrated healthcare and education.
