Tragic Picnic at Karnataka's Markonahalli Dam: 7 Swept Away in Sudden Water Release, 1 Rescued

Oct 08, 2025 10:01 am CST

A picnic at Karnataka's Markonahalli Dam turned tragic when seven people were swept away by sudden water currents from the dam's siphon system. Emergency teams rescued one man while two bodies have been recovered, with four people still missing. Officials report the incident resulted from an unexpected natural increase in water flow, with an investigation pending.