Kadaba, July 7, 2025: Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed Subrahmanya and surrounding rural areas of the taluk on July 6. In the afternoon, a massive tree near Kashikatte on the Subrahmanya main road was uprooted and fell onto electric wires, bringing down nearby electric poles.
The incident damaged power lines, leading to a disruption in electricity supply. Two electric poles were affected. Despite the heavy downpour, MESCOM staff worked diligently to restore power. Fortunately, the tree fell onto an empty plot beside the road and not directly onto the main road. As no vehicles were parked in the area at the time and there were no pedestrians nearby, a major disaster was averted.