Monsoon arrives in Chikkamagaluru
Chikmagalur: The monsoon is actively making its presence in the land of coffe-Chikkamagaluru.
In the last few days, heavy rains are lashing this part. Trees uprooted and fell off on roads causing traffic cheos at several places.
There is heavy rainfall is also reported in Koppa, Shringeri, Moodigere and Kttegehara, while Chikmagalur has normal rainfall.
A big tree near has fallen onto the road at Kunavunte village near Koppa.
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Auto rickshaw driver dies as vehicle topples during attempt to avoid hitting street dog
Brahmavar: An auto rickshaw driver was killed after the vehicle toppled on the road as he tried to avoid hitting a dog near Mary Kom Hall Dairy in Heggunje village.
The rickshaw driver, identified as Narasimha Poojary, was traveling from Shiroor towards Kokkarne on Friday, March 13, when a dog suddenly came in the way. Poojary is said to have urgently turned his rickshaw towards the left, as a result of which, he lost control over the vehicle. The rickshaw toppled on the road.
The rickshaw driver was grievously injured in the accident and, in spite of treatment, is learned to have succumbed to injuries on Saturday morning.
A case has been registered at the Brahmavar Police Station and investigation is on.
