119 dead in rain-related incidents since June, most in Tumakuru | Bengaluru News – Times of India

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BENGALURU: The number of people who have died this monsoon has touched 119 in the state, the highest since the 2018 floods and landslides. About 1,000 people have been killed since 2018 in monsoon related incidents. The highest number of deaths this year were reported in Tumakuru district (10), followed by Uttara Kannada (10), Dakshina Kannada (7) and Raichur (7).
Two people have died in Bengaluru city. Also, 1,161 animals, including livestock, died between June 1 and September 7, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) revealed These deaths were caused by floods, lightning strikes, landslides, falling of trees and collapse of structures among others, said Manoj Rajan, commissioner SDMA. Besides, three people are missing and 36 sustained injuries.

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This year — the fifth consecutive year of heavier than usual rains — the monsoon hit earlier than usual. On the bright side, all water bodies are full, although breaches and damages to around 600 irrigation tanks, especially in south interior Karnataka including Bengaluru, have caused widespread damage. Rajan said, overall, the state saw 106% excess rain during the premonsoon season.
This was coupled by several days — from three to as much as a week — of high-intensity incessant rainfall in June, July, and August. Experts say climate change has increased the frequency and intensity of the monsoon and this has caused much of the damage. “Rain, floods, and water are not new to people in Karnataka, but this time the death toll is quite high.
This is largely because of flash floods and building collapses,” said Deepak NB, a climate change expert. “Heavy rain across the state led to over-saturation of soil, triggering structure collapse especially houses and walls.” Flooding and landslides have become common in the monsoon since 2019, and poorly constructed buildings, mainly old houses, buckle after days of non-stop rain.
Revenue department officials say 35,605 houses have been damaged, 13,644 of which have been completely or severely damaged. Unlike in previous years, officials say districts like Tumakuru, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Chitradurga, and Kolar, which usually record deficit rainfall, have this time recorded a surplus.

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