Houses destroyed as heavy rain lashes across twin districts; Holiday for schools, colleges in Udupi

July 27, 2013

Udupi, Jul 27: As many as 10 houses were damaged in heavy rain while sea erosion continued in 13 places in Udupi district on Friday.

In addition, one house was completely damaged at Moodbidri following heavy rain.

According to the Udupi Taluk Office, a house each was damaged in Padur, Alevoor and Innanje villages.

According to the Kundapur Taluk Office, a house each was damaged at Shedimane Gulvady and Hardalli-Mandalli villages.

Kundapur Tahsildar Gayatri Naik said flooding had been reported in low-lying areas in Nada and Senapura villages in Byndoor hobli.

According to the Karkala Taluk Office, a house was damaged at Neere village when a tree fell on it. The tiles of Jalaja's house in the same village were blown away due to strong winds accompanying the rains and the loss was estimated at Rs. 10,000.

The tiles of Devaraj Acharya's house in Neera were blown away and the loss was estimated at Rs. 5,000. The cement sheets of Sampa Sabaliga's house were blown away in Nallur village and the damaged was estimated at Rs. 5,000.

T.S. Rathod, Executive Engineer, Department of Ports and Fisheries, said that the sea was rough in the district and sea erosion had continued in Tenka Yermal, Bada Yermal, Udyavara-Padukere, Padukere-Kuthpady, Malpe, Kodikanyana, Kundapur-Kodi, Kotathattu, Mannur-Padukere, Trasi, Marvanthe, Kalihithlu and Dombe.

Roads along the coast were damaged due to sea erosion at Tenka Yermal, Mannur-Padukere, Kalihithlu and Padubidri-Madhwanagara. Several coconut trees had got washed away.

“This is the severest sea erosion reported in the district since 1995,” Mr. Rathod said.

Udupi received a rainfall of 54.4 mm in the last 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Friday. Kundapur and Karkala towns received a rainfall of 103.4 mm and 81.8 mm, respectively.

The Meteorological Department had forecast rainfall of over 125 mm in the district in the next 48 hours in the district and fishermen had been advised not to venture into the sea.

The district administration has declared holiday for all schools and colleges in Udupi district on Saturday. Deputy Commissioner M.T. Reju said here on Friday that the Meteorological Department had forecast a rainfall of over 125 mm in Udupi district on Saturday. There had been heavy rainfall in Kundapur and Byndoor, and parts of Udupi and Karkala taluks on Friday. All water bodies were filled to the brim in Kundapur and Byndoor and parts of Udupi and Karkala taluks. The holiday had been declared as a precautionary measure.

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A Tragic End—Mortal Remains of Entrepreneur Mumtaz Ali Found In River

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October 7,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 7: In a heartbreaking turn of events, the search for Mumtaz Ali, chairman of Misbah Group of Educational Institutions, ended with the discovery of his mortal remains in the Phalguni river near Kulur. The somber discovery came after an exhaustive search, leaving a community in shock and sorrow.

He is the younger brother of former MLA Mohuiddin Bawa and former MLC B M Farookh.

The incident has taken a deeply distressing turn with the filing of an FIR against six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of pushing Ali to a tragic end.

The accused allegedly blackmailed Ali, fabricating a story about his involvement in an illicit relationship with the woman. Reports suggest that they extorted Rs 50 lakh from Ali and were unrelenting, demanding an additional Rs 50 lakh from him, casting a shadow over his final days.

The complaint, lodged by Ali’s grieving brother, accuses these individuals of driving him to despair through relentless blackmail and false accusations, ultimately leading him to take the tragic step.

In the early hours of Sunday, Ali left his home at 3 am, heading towards Suratkal, perhaps seeking some solace. A minor accident occurred when his car collided with a private bus near MCF. Despite the mishap, he offered a heartfelt apology to the bus driver and conductor—a gesture that now echoes with the pain of his unspoken struggles. After the collision, Ali made a U-turn near Panambur circle, driving back towards Kulur bridge, where his journey came to a sorrowful end.

Ali’s last moments hold an even deeper sadness, as he left behind a voice message in Byari, naming an individual who had been tormenting him mentally. Sent to his daughter and a close friend, the message revealed the unbearable burden he was carrying, hinting at his final decision to end his suffering.

This tragic loss has left the community and his loved ones grappling with unanswered questions and a profound sense of grief. As the investigation unfolds, the memory of Mumtaz Ali lingers, a reminder of the silent battles that too often go unseen.

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