Archive · 24 May 2025
Rolling Boulders Cause Panic in Doddamane Koppa Village
Imagine a hill where big rocks, like giant marbles, started rolling down after heavy rains.
These rocks crashed into coffee farms, making the villagers a bit scared.
The villagers told the government about it, and the government officials came to check.
The rocks fell because the soil on the hill became loose from the rain.
Luckily, no houses were damaged.
The government officials are going to figure out what to do next to make sure everyone stays safe.
Boulders rolled down from Mookri Gudda-Doddamanekoppa hill in Doddamane Koppa village.
The incident damaged coffee plantations.
Villagers expressed concern and contacted the revenue department.
Quarrying had previously occurred at the hill, but was stopped due to environmental concerns.
Revenue officials inspected the site and submitted a report.
- Who
- Villagers of Doddamane Koppa and officials from the revenue department were involved.
- What
- Boulders rolled down a hill, damaging coffee plantations and causing panic among villagers.
- When
- The incident occurred recently due to rain this year.
- Where
- Doddamane Koppa village in Somwarpet taluk.
- Why
- The soil loosened due to rain, causing boulders to roll down the hill.
Villagers' Concerns
Official Response
Villager's Safety
Villagers' Concerns
Villagers expressed fear of working in the estates due to the boulder movement.
Official Response
Officials stated that the villagers do not need to worry.
- Location
- Doddamane Koppa village
- Hill Name
- Mookri Gudda
- Damaged Property
- Coffee plantations
- Distance stones fell
- 200 meters
- Department approached
- Revenue department