Devastating Landslides and Rains Wreak Havoc in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada

Heavy rains have caused catastrophic landslides in Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district, resulting in multiple fatalities. The emergency services reported that five lives were lost due to these calamitous events.

A tragic incident occurred when a landslide collapsed a house in Montepadavu Kodi, trapping a family of five. Rescuers managed to pull a critically injured woman and her child from the debris; tragically, another child did not survive.

Local weather conditions have severely hampered ongoing rescue operations. Authorities are on high alert, warning of more rains in the days ahead. District officials are on the ground assessing the damage and coordinating relief efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)