Farmer washed away during heavy rains in Belagavi district
The Hindu
As many as 12 bridges were under water in Belagavi and Chikkodi sub-divisions
A farmer was washed away in Markandeya river near Kakati village, Belagavi district on Friday. Sidrayi Doddarama Sutagatti, 65, was returning home from his field. He slipped when he stopped to wash his hands in the river. Family members and neighbours called the police to report him as missing. A search party was sent to the village. They abandoned the search after sunset as the water level began rising. The search was being resumed on Saturday, said Ravindra Karilingannanavar, Assistant Commissioner.More Related News