Heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds caused widespread damage to power grids and trees across several parts of Karnataka on Saturday. The adverse weather conditions led to disruptions in electricity supply and uprooting of trees in multiple areas.
Haveri District Worst Hit
Many parts of Haveri district, including the district centre, experienced heavy showers accompanied by thunder, lightning and strong winds. The sudden downpour resulted in waterlogging in low-lying areas and caused traffic snarls. Local authorities have been working to restore normalcy.
Lightning Damages Temple
In Dakshina Kannada district, a lightning strike damaged the stone slabs of the Iliyuru Mahavishnu Temple at Kakkapadavu in Bantwal taluk. The incident occurred during the thunderstorm, leaving the temple structure partially affected. No casualties have been reported so far.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for more heavy rainfall in the region over the next 24 hours. Residents have been advised to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Emergency services have been put on high alert to handle any further exigencies.
The state government has assured that relief measures will be initiated promptly. Damage assessment teams have been deployed to evaluate the extent of destruction to power infrastructure and property. Farmers have been cautioned about potential crop damage due to the inclement weather.
