Hassan District, Sakaleshpur Taluk – Bedarjagali Village In a spine-chilling incident that has left the quiet village of Bedarjagali reeling, a ferocious storm unleashed havoc on the modest home of local farmer and auto-rickshaw driver Lokesh.
Torrential rain lashed the Malenadu region, accompanied by gale-force winds that battered the area relentlessly. On Saturday evening around 6 PM, the rear wall of Lokesh's old house gave way with a thunderous crash, narrowly missing the family but completely demolishing the auto-rickshaw parked nearby.GoSriKi Women's Rayon Viscose Straight Bandhej Printed Kurta with Pant & Dupatta
Miraculously, Lokesh, his wife, and children who were inside having dinner emerged unscathed. We were just sitting down for our meal when the howling wind caught our attention, Lokesh recounted, his voice still trembling.
We rushed outside and saw the wall buckling. We barely had time to flee one minute later, and it would have been over for us.The family's narrow escape has sent shockwaves through the close-knit community, where simple, agrarian lives are the norm.Also Read: Demand for Dalit CM in Congress: Parameshwara Puts Pressure on High Command..!
This tragedy is part of a broader pattern of extreme weather plaguing the Malenadu hills over the past week. Heavy downpours have triggered landslides, uprooted trees, and washed out roads across Hassan and neighboring districts, disrupting daily life and agriculture.
The damaged auto-rickshaw, Lokesh's primary source of income, now lies in ruins, compounding the family's woes amid rising repair costs and lost earnings. Local residents are on edge, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing fresh alerts for continued heavy rain and thunderstorms in the coming days.Also Read: Lokayukta Complaint Against Minister Mahadevappa Over Alleged ₹125 Crore Social Welfare Department Tender Scam!
Strengthen vulnerable structures, avoid travel during peak storms, and stay indoors when warnings are active," officials urged, emphasizing preparedness in this ecologically fragile zone.
As climate patterns grow more unpredictable, incidents like this serve as stark reminders of nature's fury. The Bedarjagali community rallies around Lokesh, but calls for government aid to fortify rural homes grow louder.Also Read: New Processing Unit for Raichur Pulses: A Model Initiative, Nirmala Sitharaman!!