Madikeri, May 25 -- Kodagu district has been experiencing widespread heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds for the past two days, severely disrupting daily life. A red alert has been issued for the entire district.

In a tragic incident, a 51-year-old woman, Gowri, lost her life in Arji village, Virajpet taluk, after a massive jackfruit tree fell on a labourers' quarters.

The incident occurred around 4.30 pm yesterday while she was washing utensils, according to the Police.

The tree trunk struck Gowri directly, while the branches crushed her house. Due to the impact, she was buried under mud and debris.

Her body was retrieved after officials cut through the tree using a mechanical saw. This marks the first reported fatality in Kod...