Archive · 28 May 2025
Medical Student Drowns in Cauvery River Near Bharachukki Falls
A young medical student named Nandan drowned in the Cauvery River.
He was swimming with friends when the water level suddenly rose due to rain.
While some made it to safety, Nandan was swept away.
Rescue teams searched for him and found his body the next day.
Officials are warning people to stay away from the river due to fluctuating water levels.
A medical student drowned in the Cauvery River near Bharachukki Falls.
The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon.
The victim was a student from Dayananda Sagar Medical College, Bengaluru.
His body was recovered the next day.
Authorities are warning the public about the dangerous water levels.
- Who
- Nandan Gowda, a medical student.
- What
- A second-year medical student drowned in the Cauvery River.
- When
- Nandan drowned on Tuesday at 1:30 PM, and his body was found Wednesday at 9 AM.
- Where
- Bharachukki Falls, Kollegal, in the Cauvery River.
- Why
- Nandan was washed away due to a sudden increase in water level while swimming.
- Location
- Bharachukki, Kollegal, Karnataka
- Body of Water
- Cauvery River
- Victim
- Nandan Gowda
- Victim's Profession
- Second-year medical student
- Victim's College
- Dayananda Sagar Medical College, Bengaluru
- Cause of Death
- Drowning while swimming
- Time of Drowning
- Tuesday at 1:30 PM
- Body Retrieved
- Wednesday at 9 AM
