Report and Pics by Michael Rodrigues
Team Mangalorean Udupi

Brahmavar: A house belonging to Krishni Poojarthy, near Uggel Bettu was  completely damaged by a falling Banyan Tree which probably was uprooted due to heavy downpour and strong winds during the wee hours of Monday morning.  The loss incurred is estimated to be 2-3 lacs.   It is believed that heavy rains uprooted the banyan tree causing it to crash on the house.

The banyan tree being in Government property, and the land dispute with the nearby resident did not permit to cut down the tree earlier.  Now this incident has given a terrible blow to Krishni Poojarthy of Uggelbettu who is left homeless. Seven people who have been living in that house are now without a roof, and they have appealed to the Government for financial assistance through some relief plan or through any other source.

Raghupathy Bhat, MLA of Udupi, Taluk Panchayath member Veronica Cornelio, Brahmavara Thasildar, Uppor Panchayath President Praveen Kumar, Uppoor Village Accountant Laxminarayana Bhat and other officers have visited the spot and made the inspection of the damaged house.