New Delhi: Heavy rainfall in Karnataka’s Malnad region has triggered a series of incidents, with a landslide in Thirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga district claiming the lives of three members of a family.

The incident occurred at Indira Nagar in Thirthahalli during the early hours of Sunday, around 2:30 am, when a hill reportedly collapsed following intense rainfall. The victims were living in a shed constructed at the foothills, which was buried under the debris.

The deceased have been identified as Mallikarjuna (35), Nagaveni (28) and their three-year-old son Santosh. The family was originally from Kokkaregaru village in Gangavati taluk of Koppal district.

Police and fire department personnel faced difficulties while carrying out the rescue operation to retrieve the bodies trapped under the soil. Several people staying in a nearby shed also sustained serious injuries and were shifted to Jayachamarajendra Hospital in Thirthahalli for treatment.

The incident falls under the jurisdiction of Thirthahalli Police Station.

Thirthahalli BJP MLA Araga Jnanendra visited the accident site and reviewed the ongoing rescue operations. The area was completely covered with mud following the landslide, and clearing work continued at the site.

The MLA also spoke with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar from the location and requested financial assistance for the family of the deceased. Authorities are continuing relief and rescue efforts amid the ongoing heavy rainfall in the region.