Rains, Lightning Claim Six Lives in DK and Udupi


Rains, Lightning Claim Six Lives in DK and Udupi

Mangalore: Apr 8 (DHNS): Heavy rains accompanied with gusty winds in certain parts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts claimed lives of six persons while 11 persons have suffered injuries on Thursday. 

Heavy winds at Jannadi near Bidkal Katte in Kundapur uprooted a huge tree which fell on a moving four-wheeler killing two persons. Nine others who were travelling in the vehicle sustained injuries.
The vehicle was on its way to Kadur from Navunda with the family members of Mohammed Khaza when the mishap occurred.


While Nawaz (23) was killed on the spot, Khaza (30) died on the way to the hospital. Shariyan (25), who suffered critical injuries has been shifted to Manipal hospital.

Two children were killed when lightning struck them. While a two-year-old girl was killed at Devalkunda in Kundapur taluk, a boy lost his life at Ajekar near Hebri.

Two-year-old Sinchana, daughter of Chandra Poojary and a resident of Devalkunda was playing near her house when lighting struck her. She was rushed to the hospital, but died on the way. Saroja, a housewife, who was in the vicinity too suffered burns due to lighting.

Abhilash (14), who was chatting with his parents in his home, lost his life when lightning struck him, at Kukkunje near Hebri. The sleepy town also received good rains between 3 pm and 4.30 pm.

Houses damaged

Three houses were damaged and nearly three quintal of rice stored in a house belonging to Anand Poojary at Shivapura in Hebri have been burnt when lightning struck. A cattle shed belonging to Anand Nayak too was reduced to ashes and the cattle died.

Disrupted

Power supply was disrupted in Hebri, Perdur, Shivapura, Muniyal and several other areas due to rains. Kundapur, Karkal, Padubidre, Hebri, Kaup and Alevoor too received heavy rains accompanied with gusty winds in the evening. Though Mangalore remained cloudy throughout the day, it did not rain in the City.

Two labourers were killed in a blast at Kadandale in Moodbidre. The deceased have been identified as Ansar (30) and Kumar (32), both from Kollam district in Kerala. The duo were getting ready to blast a rock in a quarry when lightning struck.  Due to the impact of the lightning, it is said that the blast occurred before it was supposed to, killing two. Five labourers suffered injuries in the mishap.

  

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  • Mohammed Meera, Kirimanjeshwar/ Sharjah

    Sat, Apr 10 2010

    It is great loss to the Kirimanjeshwar. And KMJ people,Mr. Khaja was great Personality and very supportive. May Allah give strength and patience to his family and friends.

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  • jean, mangalore

    Fri, Apr 09 2010

    Why people r not conscious to take some precaution during rainy season. We want to rain during april/may. But we are not ready to take any precaution. Every time we cannt blame the nature.

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  • Stalin Misquith, mangalore

    Fri, Apr 09 2010

    Very sad indeed. May the Almighty God grant peace to the departed souls.

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  • nagesh nayaK, bangalore

    Thu, Apr 08 2010

    GOOD NEWS THAT RAINS POURED IN BUT AT THE SAME TIME FEELING BAD ABOUT DEATH OF HUMAN BEINGS & CATTLES.

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  • Ramesh Bhat B., puttur

    Thu, Apr 08 2010

    We had received 15 miniutes of good rain.Farmers had a seigh of relief.Nothing more damages done.

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  • adshenoy, magloor

    Thu, Apr 08 2010

    April showers bring May flowers but it is sad many lives are lost. May the creator give peace to the departed.

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