Hassan: Two youngsters who went to Hemavathi River in Sakleshpura, to beat the heat, drowned in the river on Saturday.
Two youths drown in Hemavathi river near Henli village, bodies retrieved by fire and emergency services staff.
The century-old Holemalleshwara temple on the banks of Hemavathi river in Sakleshpur is partially submerged. Officials have restricted the entry of devotees into the temple as a precautionary measure.