Rain and thundershowers in
several parts of Karnataka claimed
seven lives on Monday. While five
died of lightning, two were
electrocuted after they came in
contact with a live wire in Tumkur
and Davangere districts.
Lightning struck Jayanna (45) of
Rangapura in Sira taluk of Tumkur
district while he was offering puja
under a neem tree in the village.
He died on the spot. Several
devotees injured in the incident
have been admitted to the
government hospital.
Similarly, Veeresh (20) was killed
in Hosahalli village while he was
performing a ritual. Veeresh hailed
from Hiriyur taluk in Chitradurga
district. Puttamma (65), a resident
of Hulikunte was killed by
lightning while she was answering
the call of nature.
A woman and her son were
electrocuted in Halkurike village of
Tiptur taluk. The deceased have
been identified as Gangamma (60)
and Veerabhadraiah (38).
A banana plant had fallen on an
electricity pole due to gusty winds
and Veerabhadraiah suffered
electric shock when he went to lift
the plant. His mother, who went to
his rescue was also electrocuted.
Gowramma, their neighbour, was
injured when she went to the
rescue of the two.
A couple had a miraculous escape
in Marenadu village of Huliyar after
their shanty caught fire due to
lightning. However, 10 sheep and
household articles were destroyed
in the blaze.
In Davangere
Two persons died on the spot
when lightning struck them in
Harapanahalli taluk of Davangere
district on Monday.
The deceased, identified as
Shirahatti Ravi (24 ) and his
relative Manjunath (14), were
working in their farm when the
incident occurred. Rains
accompanied by strong winds
uprooted several trees and
electricity poles in parts of the
district. The neighbouring
Chitradurga district also received
rains.
84 mm rain in Somwarpet
Several parts of Mysore region on
Monday received widespread pre-
monsoon showers.Very heavy
rainfall was recorded in Kodagu
district, with parts of Somwarpet
receiving 84 mm of rainfall since
afternoon. Other parts of the
district too received rains, with
parts of Madikeri and Virajpet,
recording 52 mm and 40 mm of rain
respectively.
In Hassan, two persons were
injured and damage to property
was reported following rain
accompanied by thunderstorms.
Meteorological Department has
forecast widespread rains in
Malnad, coastal and South interior
Karnataka till the end of this week
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