Puttur : The heavy rain and lightening incident have been reported from all parts of undivided Dakshina Kannada claiming two lives at Kumbra near Puttur on Sep 28, Sunday.

The deceased have been identified as Kariya (68) and Koragu(65), workers in a cashew estate.

It is learnt that, the lightening had struck the duo making them unconscious around 4 pm on Sunday. They were immediately rushed to hospital but were claimed dead.

Kariya has left behind wife and Koragu is survived by wife and 3 young daughters.

According to the government officials report, 10 people have lost life due to lightening from Puttur taluk alone.
Karkal taluk have reported five incidents of lightning accidents.

A house belonging to a coolie worker Lakshmi in Belvai near Moodbidri was totally damaged due to lightning accident.

Few parts of the coastal region have witnessed cloudy weather expecting the rain to continue on Monday morning.