Over 300 people stranded at Kadra dam rescued by Navy
Team Udayavani, Aug 7, 2019, 2:33 PM IST
Karwar: A team of Indian Navy personnel rescued as many as 300 people stranded near Kadra Dam area in Kaiga village here on Tuesday
The rescue team swung into action following a request from Superintendent of Police, Uttar Kannada district requesting assistance in rescuing the people who were stranded near Kadra dam due to water flooding.
“#IndianNavy rescue team from Naval Base, Karwar rushed to assist people stranded near Kadra Dam, Mallapur Kurnipet, Kaiga (06 Aug19) in response to a request received from SP Uttara Kannada. By late last evening, 300 stranded people were evacuated to safety @SpokespersonMoD”, tweeted the official handle of Indian Navy.
Built across the Kali river, the dam has witnessed a huge rise in water level owing to heavy rainfall in the river basin here
A flood-like situation has developed in various districts across the state due to heavy rains and families have been shifted to safer grounds. The situation might take worsen further as the Indian Meteorological Department, in its weather forecast, predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall at various places in the state over the next five days.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
FIR filed over BJP’s social media post allegedly promoting hatred and enmity: EC
Hubballi: Congress leader Randeep Surjewala visits Neha’s house, assures justice to family
I-T sleuths raiding Congress functionary’s house to defame me: D K Shivakumar
What ‘nyay’ Cong can do, when its councillor’s daughter in K’taka doesn’t get justice: Thakur
Rapido to offer free rides to senior citizens, differently-abled voters in B’luru, M’luru & Mysuru
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
World Malaria Day: WHO calls for equitable health access
WATCH: 5 runaway military horses cause mayhem in London
FIR filed over BJP’s social media post allegedly promoting hatred and enmity: EC
Can’t control elections or pass directions on basis of suspicion: SC tells EVM critics
Amitabh Bachchan receives Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar