Three people were killed in Karnataka's Shivamogga district after heavy rain triggered a landslip in Thirthahalli, according to initial reports. The incident involved the collapse of a 60-foot retaining wall.
Authorities said the victims were a couple and their three-year-old child. The deaths have drawn attention to the risks posed by intense rain and unstable ground in vulnerable areas.
Early information indicates that the wall gave way after rain-related ground movement. Such collapses can happen when saturated soil weakens support structures and increases pressure on retaining walls.
A probe is underway to determine the exact sequence of events and whether any structural or safety lapses contributed to the tragedy. The case adds to growing concerns over rain-linked damage during periods of severe weather in the region.
