Three members of a family lost their lives after a hillock collapsed on a shed in Karnataka's Shivamogga district amid continuous heavy rainfall. Authorities have issued a high alert as rivers flow above danger levels and flooding disrupts normal life across several districts.
Relentless rainfall continued to batter Karnataka's Malnad and coastal regions, triggering widespread disruption and a tragic landslide incident in Shivamogga district. Three members of a family were killed after a hillock collapsed onto their shed in Thirthahalli town, while heavy rain forced authorities to issue flood warnings and close schools in several districts.
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Key Highlights
Three family members were killed after a hillock collapsed in Shivamogga.
Heavy rainfall has affected Karnataka's Malnad and coastal districts.
Schools have been closed in several districts due to adverse weather.
Rivers are flowing above danger levels, with flooding reported in Sirsi.
Authorities have issued a high alert and intensified rescue and relief efforts.
Karnataka has been witnessing moderate to heavy rainfall over the past two days, particularly across the Malnad and coastal belt. Districts including Karwar, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada have recorded significant rainfall, affecting transportation, education and daily life.
The worst tragedy occurred in Indiranagar, Thirthahalli in Shivamogga district, where a hillock gave way during the early hours of Sunday. The collapsing debris fell directly on a residential shed, killing three members of the same family.
Emergency response teams and local authorities rushed to the site to remove debris and assess the damage. Officials have initiated rescue and relief operations while monitoring nearby areas vulnerable to landslides.
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Why It Matters
Heavy monsoon rainfall continues to pose a serious threat across southern India, increasing the risk of landslides, flooding and infrastructure damage. Timely warnings, evacuation measures and disaster preparedness remain critical to protecting lives and property in vulnerable regions.
The continuous rainfall has also pushed several rivers above the danger mark. In Sirsi, located in Uttara Kannada district, roads remain submerged and floodwater has entered residential areas, disrupting normal movement and forcing residents to remain indoors.
As a precautionary measure, district administrations have declared a high alert in vulnerable regions. Schools have been closed in several rain-affected districts, while residents living near rivers, hill slopes and low-lying areas have been advised to stay alert and follow official advisories.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) continues to monitor the weather situation, with heavy rainfall expected to persist in parts of Karnataka over the coming days.
Source: Local District Administration-KA
