Madikeri: Three people have been killed in landslides near Madikeri this morning and several people are feared trapped in landslides near Makkandur. Army has been called in and three helicopters have already left Bengaluru to reach Kodagu. However, the choppers are unable to land in Madikeri due to adverse weather conditions and the pilots were waiting (at the time we went to the Press) for the District Administration to clear landing at a suitable place and carry out rescue operations.
Mounds of mud crashed on a house in Katakeri near Madikeri this morning, instantly killing three persons. The victims are Venkataramana, Yashwanth and Pavan. One more person Yathish has been seriously injured and he has been rushed to Madikeri Government Hospital.
