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The Hindu
06-08-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Karnataka rains: Ban on heavy vehicles in Kodagu till August 25
MYSURU Kodagu district Deputy Commissioner Venkata Raja has prohibited heavy vehicles from plying in the district till August 25 in view of the threat of landslides during the monsoon rains. Even as the IMD declared an orange alert for Kodagu on August 6 amid reports of a revival of monsoon, Mr. Venkata Raja, who is also Chairman of the Regional Transport Authority of Kodagu, has prohibited all types of vehicles transporting wooden logs and sand, goods transport vehicles with a registered weight of more than 18,500 kg, and heavy vehicles like bullet tankers, ship cargo containers, long chassis (multi-axle) vehicles, and articulated vehicles from August 6 to 25. The order was issued by the Deputy Commissioner on August 5 under provisions of Karnataka Police Act 1963, Disaster Management Act 2005, Motor Vehicles Act 1988 and Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules 1989. The order exempts vehicles transporting fertilizer, cooking gas and fuel, milk, vehicles used for government work, school, college and public transport vehicles, including multi-axle buses. The Deputy Commissioner has authorised the Superintendent of Kodagu district police to install necessary signboards and notice boards on the restrictions on heavy vehicles while issuing further instructions to set up proper check posts at Kushalnagar and Sampaje that mark the district's boundaries on National Highway 275. Instructions have been issued to deploy personnel round-the-clock at these check posts, and for mobile patrolling to ensure compliance of the order, and taking action under the law against persons violating the order. During monsoon, the condition of the roads deteriorate daily as the moisture content in the soil increases. There is a likelihood of the movement of heavily loaded goods vehicles causing landslides along the edges of the road, leading to mishaps. The roads in Kodagu are full of sharp curves and steep gradients. Over the past five years, several roads in Kodagu, which have been damaged due to heavy rains and floods, are already under repair. Hence, in view of the risk posed by movement of heavy vehicles, the authorities have deemed it appropriate to ban the movement of heavy vehicles to protect the roads, public property and passenger safety, a note issued by the Deputy Commissioner's office stated. However, light vehicles, buses and goods vehicles weighing up to 12 tonnes, are exempt from the restriction.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Nashik officials to begin recovery of duplicate Covid ex gratia payments
Nashik: The district administration in Nashik has instructed the civil surgeon and medical officers of Nashik Municipal Corporation and Malegaon Corporation to recover the ex gratia amounts potentially disbursed multiple times to the relatives of people who have died due to Covid. State govt provided an ex gratia amount of Rs 50,000 to the families of each person who died from Covid infection during the pandemic. However, the state disaster management department reported that the aid was disbursed more than once in certain instances. Consequently, govt initiated recovery actions. "Govt scanned the applications and the beneficiaries who were given the aid. It found 137 cases in Nashik district where ex gratia was given multiple times, either to the same account or to two different accounts for the same deceased. State govt has now started the recovery process," said resident deputy district collector Rajendra Wagh. Govt notified the offices concerned— the civil surgeon handling death applications in Nashik's rural areas, the medical officers of NMC and Malegaon Corporation regarding deaths in their respective jurisdictions — about the recipients. "The offices will have to conduct the inquiry into the same and verify the multiple payments. If so, then the money has to be recovered. People have also been informed about the same, and they are expected to get in touch with the office concerned and return the money," the officer said. The officer also warned that if people failed to provide the information and return the money, govt would be compelled to take action against the beneficiaries under the provisions of the Disaster Management Act 2005.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Shaky Margao building finally being vacated
Margao: Occupants of the 'structurally unsafe' building near Cine Lata in Margao began vacating their premises following the South Goa collector's instructions for evacuation that were issued after Tuesday night's partial gallery collapse. District administration sources confirmed that when officials from the Salcete mamlatdar's office arrived at the site on Thursday morning to comply with the collector's directives, occupants were already in the process of moving out. The building houses multiple commercial establishments across its ground and first floors. It is learnt that the owner of the building later met the South Goa Collector and requested for a day's time to allow the tenants to complete the shifting of their goods from the building. Collector Egna Cleetus ordered on Wednesday that all commercial activities cease within 24 hours, citing serious public safety concerns. The collector's order, issued under the Disaster Management Act 2005, also mandates sealing of the entire premises, including staircases and access points. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Dharwad district gets terrential rainfall
Dharwad: Dharwad district received 41mm rainfall in 24 hours between Wednesday and Thursday as against the normal of 4.7mm registering a departure of 770%. Navalgund, Hubballi (rural) and Kundgol taluk received heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday. Navalgund taluk received 56.7mm rains in 24 hours as against the normal of 3.2mm recording a departure of 1,672 per cent. Hubballi (rural) taluk received 71.5mm as against the normal of 4.2mm, the departure being 1,602 per cent. Kalghatagi and Hubballi city received deficit rainfall. The rainfall in 24 hours from Wednesday morning to Thursday morning in other taluks: Dharwad: 19.9mm (normal: 6.9mm), Kalghatgi: 9.2mm (normal: 4mm), Kundgol: 63.2mm (normal: 4.2mm), Hubballi city: 30.4mm (normal: 3.2mm), Alnavar: 4.8mm (normal: 7.1mm) and Annigeri: 56.9mm (normal: 7.1mm). Entry into waterbodies banned Deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu has issued orders under section 51 (b) of the Disaster Management Act 2005, prohibiting people from entering waterbodies in the district. The order comes in the wake of red alert being declared for Dharwad district and several streams and lakes overflowing due to heavy rain and posing danger. Officials asked to be on toes The DC has also ordered the officials in the district not to go on leave without her explicit permission. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2 & 3 BHK Homes Near Padur, OMR Starting @ ₹72.50 Lakh* TVS Emerald Undo The DC said the officials should be available in their respective headquarters for responding to any eventuality caused by rains and floods. Edu institutions to remain closed today in Dharwad Deputy commissioner Divya Prabhu who is also the chairperson of the District Disaster Management Committee has declared holiday for anganwadis, schools, PU colleges and degree colleges in Dharwad district on Friday. The decision is in view of heavy rain and floods in the district, and also the IMD forecast that there will be heavy rain for the next 2-3 days. The DC had declared holiday for all anganwadis, schools and colleges on Thursday. Since the order came on Thursday morning, many schools, particularly private schools and colleges had already started working with thin attendance. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Heavy rains batter Kerala overnight, cause widespread havoc and power outages
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds battered Kerala overnight and into early Friday (May 30, 2025), inundating residential areas, damaging homes and forcing at least 1,200 citizens to seek refuge in government-run relief camps. The heavy weather uprooted trees and downed power lines. The Fire and Rescue Services department and the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) scrambled to clear fallen trees and restore power to an estimated 60 lakh households across the State. Nevertheless, large swathes of the State, including much of Thiruvananthapuram district, remained without power. Power Minister K. Krishnankutty told reporters that public resistance to pre-monsoon pruning off overhanging branches and precariously leaning trees jeopardised the safety of overhead powerlines and transformers. He said the Chief Secretary had instructed the District Collectors to invoke the Disaster Management Act 2005 provisions to overcome such resistance. He said the heavy rains and falling tree branches damaged 2,500 high-tension and 10,000 low-tension power lines across the State and that scores of transformers malfunctioned. The KSEB has sustained a loss of ₹121 crore by a conservative preliminary estimate. He said KSEB has deployed more engineers and line workers to restore power distribution. He said using underground cables to transmit electricity was the long-term solution to ensure uninterrupted power during inclement weather. However, he said the KSEB's goal remained elusive, given the high costs involved and the public utility's inability to raise power charges. Mr Krishnankutty noted the water level in 16 major and 15 small hydroelectric power dams remained within the safety threshold. Red alert Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has stated that the severe weather was set to continue with the low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensifying incrementally. It has issued a red alert for Idukki, Kannur and Kasargod districts. The government has declared a holiday for educational institutions, including private tuition centres. in Kottayam, Idukki, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur and Kasargod. High waves The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information (INCOIS) has forecast high waves reaching up to 3.7 m in height along Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam and Thrissur districts. It has issued a red alert in the coastal localities and cautioned fishers from putting their boats out to sea. The INCOIS has issued an orange alert, warning of tidal surges and high waves along the coasts of Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kasargod, and Kannur. The respective district administrations have suspended beach activities. Swollen rivers The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has flagged a rise in water levels in Manimala, Achankovil and Meenachil rivers in Pathanamthitta and Kottayam districts, respectively. It has warned people living on the banks of Korapuzha (Kozhikode) and Kabani (Wayanad) to exercise extreme caution. Delayed trains The heavy rains have delayed several trains, including the Jan Shatabdi Express. Several more were running late, chiefly due to waterlogging of tracks and trees falling on the railway lines. The government has banned nighttime travel in the Idukki district. In several residential localities across Kerala, stormwater pooled under parked cars and motorcycles, damaging the vehicles. So far, the government has evacuated 1,200 people to relief camps. At least 159 houses were partially damaged, according to KSDMA estimates. Reports of rain-related deaths were also trickling in from different parts of the State. A 65-year-old man, K J James, drowned in a waterlogged locality at Punnapra in the Alappuzha district.
