Mangalore, Nov 5, 2013 : The heavy rains accompanied by strong winds, thunder and lightning on November 3, Sunday evening led to the collapse of an electric tower over a house near Killur in Pavoor village. The tower also damaged an electric pole.

Luckily none of the occupants of the house were injured in the mishap. The house was partially damaged. However, more damage was averted as the electric tower had been rendered unused.
It is learnt, there were a total if six persons including a child in the house owned by Gangayya Poojari. Though none were hurt, Gangayya Poojari is in a state of shock since the incident took place.