Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru/Bantwal (ANK/MS)
Mangaluru/Bantwal: The heavy downpour in the Dakshina Kannada district continued and resulted in hill slides and the collapse of a few houses also. In Bajjodi of Bikarnakatte, a house belonging to Jerald Lobo and Clody Lobo collapsed due to heavy rain.
The rain water gushed inside the house and the family members are struggling to clear it out. It is said that the MCC officials have arrived to the spot for help.
The deputy commissioner has already declared holiday for schools and colleges following the rain havoc.
Hill collapses in Vittal, traffic disrupted
Due to incessant rains in the area, a hill collapsed near Saradka check post on Vittal-Kasargod road. Traffic was disrupted for long hours. It is suspected that a bike is buried under the mud.