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Mangalore: Lightning, Thunder Hit Coast - Several Injured

  •   Tue, Oct 25 2011 09:11:13 AM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore/Udupi

Mangalore/Udupi, Oct 25: While Deepavali fireworks are reaching sky-high making for a colourful sight, at the same time people of coastal cities of Mangalore and Udupi have been experiencing fearful thunder and lightning, especially on Monday October 24, perhaps leading many to postpone their Deepavali celebration to Tuesday. Electricity also played its role by bringing total darkness to the city and surrounding villages.

Places like Subrahmanya, Sullia, Puttur, Bantwal, Vittal around Dakshina Kannada experienced rains as well as heavy lightning and thunder.

Reports received from Beltangady confirmed that at least five students in the taluk were injured due to lightning.

Three people from Bantwal  Nagesh Poojary (35), Sundari (50) and Chandrahasa (12) were seriously injured.

According to the Met department, there will be heavy rain in the next 48 hours around Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

Injuries have been also reported from Hebri, Karkala and Ajekar. Daijiworld's Karkala correspondent confirmed that injuries are minor and victims are being treated in Karkala government hospital.
  

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  • Reema, Bangalore

    Wed, Oct 26 2011

    Hey people.. it is raining.. it is not any political battle here.. if you like it, enjoy it, if you dont like it, lock yourselves in your houses.. why does anybody have to blame BJP or any other party for this?? when a muslim, hindu and christian walk together in rain.. all of them will get drenched equally.. not more or less.. when the rain does not discriminate us.. why are you people hellbent on discriminating us and even intimidating and even provoking us?? enjoy life people.. if you cant spread peace, atleast dont spread hatred..

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  • Durgadas Suvarna, BLORE/MLORE

    Tue, Oct 25 2011

    Joy, Mangalore/Bangalore Mr Ganesh Nayak is right. There are people like Jossy Saldanha who might blame BJP state for this also.

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  • Roy, Kinnigoli/ USA

    Tue, Oct 25 2011

    Mr Ronnie. It is nothing to WORRY about. The northeast monsoon is in phase and is blessing our land with good rains. Thank you lord!
    It will end only by November end.

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  • Amin Bhoja, Kkuh/ Riyadh

    Tue, Oct 25 2011

    It is said that world is going to finish soon or later but don't know when only "GOD" knows.The comments of Mr.Ronnie and Mr.Kishore both are in thier place.The Global warming is the main cause for the change in weather fluctuations in all over the continents.It is the evil player who directly and indirectly effects .Reducing the carbon to the ozone level will help the most.Thanks

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Loretto/Mumbai/Mangalore

    Tue, Oct 25 2011

    Rains are pretty common during Dusshera and Diwali and even sometimes during Christmas time. However, the thunder and lightning yesterday was fearsome. Many have lost their costly electronic items due to power surge. During these times one person is needed to guard the equipment by immediately disconnecting the power cords. If no one is present in the house, it is for sure you will be in for a shock. One thing I do not understand is how come thunder and lightning does not affect any equipment in places like Mumbai. Is it that this too only happens in Kar-Nataka?

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  • Joy, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Tue, Oct 25 2011

    Well said Mr.Ronnie, Kadri.

    Grow up GANESH NAYAK, KARKALA/DUBAI what is the relation between your BJP govt and Lighting.

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  • Ronnie, Kadri

    Tue, Oct 25 2011

    Mr. Kishore. It is difficult to change the mentality of some people including yours. My comments apply to all incuding those who try to converse.. is it clear my friend?

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  • GANESH NAYAK, KARKALA/DUBAI

    Tue, Oct 25 2011

    HOPE nobody blames BJP for this.

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  • Kishore, Udupi/Dubai

    Tue, Oct 25 2011

    Mr. Ronnie, Rain in Oct/Nov is normal in our Coastal Area. Yes we are all blind. Mother nature will give us proper reply. But if we are one family/cast /religion then why conversion is going on. To increase the strength & number?

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  • Ronnie, Kadri

    Tue, Oct 25 2011

    Rains in October/November???? Strange!!!!isn't it? Is this good or bad..for us to think it over. Wake up call to all. Pray to Almighty.. live like one family.. do not hate and fight in the name of Caste/religion....believe in God the creator of this universe.. He will take care.

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  • Amin Bhoja, kkuh/ riyadh

    Tue, Oct 25 2011

    A great picture of lighting in action.My sorrows to the injured ones.Let "GOD" bless to all.

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  • Maria, Moodbidri

    Mon, Oct 24 2011

    Looks like mother nature is not co-operating...anyway folks..Have a safe n happy diwali

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