Heavy rainfall exceeding 300mm in Dakshina Kannada led to devastating landslides and flooding. Four fatalities occurred, including three children, due to a landslide in Manjanady village and a house collapse in Belma village. Two fishermen are missing after their boat capsized, and schools in several taluks are closed due to the severe weather conditions
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Lieutenant Shashank Tiwari of the Sikkim Scouts tragically died in North Sikkim while rescuing a fellow soldier, Agniveer Stephan Subba, from a dangerous mountain stream. Despite successfully saving Subba with the help of Naik Pukar Katel, Lt. Tiwari was swept away by the strong current. "His sacrifice has been hailed nationwide. He stands as a symbol of courage and selflessness,” the defence statement said.
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