Relentless downpours continued across coastal and Malnad regions of Karnataka, damaging homes, roads, and power lines. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more heavy rainfall and issued a red alert for three coastal and three Malnad districts.

In Dakshina Kannada, two individuals lost their lives due to rain-related incidents. Lily D’Souza (52) was fatally electrocuted after stepping on a live wire brought down by strong winds near Moodbidri. In Mangaluru, Suryanarayan (49), a photographer from Kasargod, drowned when his car fell into a flooded stormwater drain at Kodikal. Another incident in Mulki saw three passengers suffer minor injuries after a tree collapsed on their car.

Widespread damage was reported—two houses were completely destroyed and many others partially damaged. A total of 225 electric poles were toppled, with 13 transformers and 8 bridges damaged. In Udupi and Karwar, fierce sea erosion is threatening coastal residents as previously installed boulders are being washed away.

Kodagu witnessed severe power outages as storms knocked out supply in parts of Madikeri. Schools and colleges have been shut for two days. Tourists, however, continued visiting Abbey Falls despite the chill. Rising river levels forced the closure of Dubare elephant camp. Harangi reservoir is nearing its full level, while Hemavathi and Yagachi dams are recording high inflows.

In Shivamogga, soaked paddy crops are beginning to sprout in the fields, worrying farmers. Agumbe received 150 mm and Maani 130 mm of rain in 24 hours.

Meanwhile, rivers Manjra and Bhima are swelling in Bidar and Kalaburagi, with urban areas like Raichur also hit by downpours. The Almatti dam recorded a massive inflow of 4.88 tmcft in one day, fed by persistent rains in Maharashtra’s Ghats. More rain is expected across Karnataka in coming days.

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