The Union government's ban on vehicles older than 15 years is causing concerns for fire departments, leading to a potential shortage of functional vehicles for emergency rescue services. This article highlights the impact of the ban on fire stations in Hubballi and the need for immediate action to replace unfit vehicles.
Incessant rain hits normalcy in Nilgiris, flooding low-lying areas, uprooting trees, and causing minor landslips. Highest rainfall recorded in Kodanadu. Fire and rescue services clear fallen trees to restore traffic movement. Potential for major landslips if rain persists. No damage to cultivated fields reported so far.
Former CM HD Kumaraswamy inspects rain-affected areas in Periyapatna, accusing ministers of neglecting people's plight during heavy rainfall. Govt criticized for failing to assist farming community and addressing damages. Updates on rain damages in Periyapatna taluk and other affected areas in Karnataka.
Fire and rescue services personnel freed eight tourists from Bengaluru who were stranded when their vehicle got stuck in stagnant rainwater near the Tamil Nadu Tourism Boat House.
In Udhagamandalam, fire and rescue services personnel freed eight tourists from a vehicle stuck in stagnant rainwater near the Tamil Nadu Tourism Boat House. The Nilgiris district has been facing torrential rains, leading to inundated areas. Locals helped pull the vehicle out and ensured the tourists' safety.