Mysuru gears up for Dasara air show after three years; Dates and more details here
Mysuru: Mysuru is bracing itself for a grand Dasara this year, with the Dasara air show making a comeback after a three year gap due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Alongside the air show, other attractions such as the famous ‘Jamboo Savari,’festival illuminations, a flower show, Yuva Dasara, and various cultural programmes are set to draw crowds.
In previous air shows, the Mi-17 chopper from the Indian Air Force showered petals, followed by the skydiving team of the IAF, Akash Ganga, performing group and solo events, leaving the audience enthralling.
The Mysuru Police Commissioner on Tuesday announced that a 45 min Dasara air show is scheduled for October 22 and 23 here at the Torchlight Parade Grounds (Panjina Kavayatu Grounds) in Bannimantap. “Rehearsals for the air show is set for October 22, with the full-fledged air show to be held the following day. The air show will start at 4:00 PM,” he added.
Additionally, the commissioner mentioned that no passes are required to watch both the rehearsal and the actual show. Those who arrive to watch the air show on Oct 23 will also have the opportunity to witness the full dress rehearsal of the torchlight parade on the same day, as there are no separate passes for the shows.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner K.V Rajendra, who is also the Dasara Special Officer, revealed plans to introduce heli rides and paragliding as a part of the celebration. Confirmation regarding these experiences is expected in the coming days, as reported by The Hindu.
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Heavy rain throws life out of gear in Kalaburagi; Cattle washed away in flash flood
Kalaburagi: Continuous heavy rainfall across Kalaburagi district has severely disrupted normal life, with water bodies overflowing and causing damage in several parts of the region.
In one such incident, cattle were swept away in a stream in Kudamood village of Kamalapur taluk. According to reports, the animals were being taken across a bridge by farmers to the fields when the strong current carried them away.
Meanwhile, in several areas of the district, walls and roofs of houses collapsed due to the persistent downpour, causing extensive property damage. No casualties have been reported so far, but residents have been left distressed by the sudden destruction caused by the heavy rain.
