Mohan Kuthar
Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru
Mangaluru, July 17: Torrential rains on Wednesday battered Ullal, flooding numerous homes and forcing residents to rush to safety. Among those affected was Rafeeq, 55, a Millathnagar resident, whose house was inundated by rainwater.
In a desperate bid to save his belongings, Rafeeq began evacuating his home to move items to a relative’s house. Tragically, moments after leaving the flooded house, he suffered a sudden heart attack and collapsed. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Rafeeq succumbed to the cardiac arrest en route.
The deceased leaves behind his wife, a son, and four daughters.
Authorities have warned residents to stay alert as heavy rains continue to lash the region, increasing risks of similar emergencies.