Man reported missing in Bantwal taluk
A 48-year-old man is missing in Bantwal taluk after he likely slipped into a rivulet during heavy rains. Local authorities are conducting search operations while the district deals with significant rainfall and infrastructure damage.
Why it matters
The report highlights the immediate human and infrastructure impact of severe monsoon weather in the Dakshina Kannada region.
A 48-year-old man from Panchakodi in Rayi village in Bantwal taluk, Jeevan Pinto, went missing on Saturday evening.
According to Bantwal Rural police, he is suspected of having slipped into a rivulet and been swept away while crossing it near his house using a footbridge around 7.30 p.m. on Saturday. A torchlight and his slippers were found at the spot. He had left home to visit his uncle’s house nearby.
Police and Fire and Emergency Services personnel are searching for him.
Meanwhile, Dakshina Kannada recorded 100.6 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Sunday, against the normal rainfall of 44.6 mm for the period, according to the District Disaster Management Authority.
Two houses were partially damaged in the district, and 36 Mescom utility poles were also damaged.
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