Madikeri, Aug 6 (UNI) Landslide at the Brahmagiri hillock, killed six people, including the head-priest of the Talakaveri temple in Kodagu district, authorities said on Thursday.
According to official sources, a massive landslide, which occurred at the Brahmagiri hillock on Wednesday night, had reportedly swept away two houses, with six people including the head priest, his wife and two other assistants.
The hostile weather, with gusty winds and heavy rains, was hampering rescue operations, sources said.