Karnataka: Four Killed After Retaining Wall Collapses On House In Mangaluru

The collapse, which occurred on Wednesday, was confirmed by Mullai Muhilan, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada. 

In the wake of the Southwest monsoon, moderate to heavy rainfall continue to lash Kerala and parts of Karnataka including Munnar and Mysuru respectively. 

In a tragic incident on the outskirts of Mangaluru, four people lost their lives when a retaining wall collapsed on their house in Madani Nagara. The collapse, which occurred on Wednesday, was confirmed by Mullai Muhilan, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada. 

"The retaining wall collapsed on the house in Madani Nagara, leading to the death of four individuals," stated Deputy Commissioner Muhilan. Rescue efforts are underway, and the local administration is assessing the situation to prevent further incidents.

#WATCH | Mangaluru, Karnataka: Four people died when the retaining wall collapsed on the house at Madani Nagara, outskirts of Mangaluru. https://t.co/Icm8VPxj4w pic.twitter.com/b0EPEbuf9r

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The deceased have been identified as Yasir (45), his wife Mariyamma (40), their son Riyan, and their daughter Rifana.

 

Woman Dies In Landslide In Kerala's Munnar

In another incident, a 42-year-old woman named Mala died in a landslide in Munnar, Kerala. The landslide, triggered by continuous heavy rains, caused soil and boulders to fall on her tin-sheet-roof house in Mahatma Gandhi Colony. Despite swift efforts to rescue and transport her to a nearby hospital, Mala succumbed to her injuries, as reported by PTI.

The landslide occurred under the jurisdiction of the Munnar police station, with local officials and police confirming the details. The district has been experiencing heavy rains since Monday, exacerbating the risk of landslides and other related hazards.

In response to the ongoing heavy rainfall, the district administration in Idukki has implemented a ban on night travel across the district as a precautionary measure. Collector Sheeba George has urged residents to exercise caution and stay alert to the potential for further landslides and related dangers.

The incident highlights the dangers posed by unstable structures during heavy rainfall.

In the wake of the monsoon, moderate to heavy rainfall continues to lash Kerala and parts of Karnataka including Munnar and Mysuru respectively. 

On Wednesday, IMD issued an orange alert to Kannur and Kasaragod districts. Several other districts continue to remain on yellow alert across the state. 

Previously, IMD predicted rainfall in Karnataka and Kerala on June 27 and 28 and over coastal Andhra Pradesh from June 25-27.