Udupi: Moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed several parts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts on Thursday evening and night, bringing relief from the daytime heat but also disrupting power supply in some areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for coastal Karnataka on Friday, with more rainfall likely over the next two days.
The coastal districts experienced hot and humid conditions during the day, with sunshine alternating with cloudy skies. Rainfall began in several areas during the evening and continued into the night.
Thunderstorms disrupt power supply in Udupi
Several parts of Udupi district witnessed moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning after a day of high temperatures. Thunderstorms were particularly intense in some rural areas, disrupting electricity supply and causing inconvenience to residents.
Hiriadka, Ontibettu, Atraadi, Kalyanpur Santhekatte, Udupi, Manipal and surrounding areas experienced the changing weather conditions. Rainfall was also reported across Udupi, Kundapura, Byndoor, Brahmavar and Kaup taluks.
According to the recorded weather data, Udupi registered a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius on October 22.
Light rain in Karkala and Hebri
Karkala and Hebri taluks received light rainfall accompanied by thunder amid cloudy conditions on Thursday.
Bailur, Ajekar, Mala, Karvashe, Bajagoli, Hosmar, Hirgana and parts of Hebri were among the areas that experienced showers.
The rainfall followed a period of warm and humid weather, with cloudy conditions prevailing over several parts of the region.
Rain lashes Mangaluru and other parts of Dakshina Kannada
Several areas of Dakshina Kannada district also received rainfall accompanied by thunder from Thursday evening.
Mangaluru experienced sunshine and cloudy skies during the day, with high humidity and heat in the afternoon. Rain accompanied by thunder lashed the city in the evening and continued into the night.
Showers were also reported in Sullia, Sampya, Bantwal, Puttur, Belthangady, Mulki-Moodbidri, Surathkal, Ullal and other parts of the district.
Mangaluru recorded a maximum temperature of 31.5 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius.
The evening rainfall brought a change in weather conditions across the district after a day marked by heat and humidity.
Yellow alert for coastal Karnataka
The IMD has issued a yellow alert for coastal Karnataka on October 23, indicating the possibility of rainfall across the region. Coastal areas are likely to receive further showers over the next two days.
Residents have been advised to remain alert to changing weather conditions, particularly during thunderstorms. People in areas prone to localised waterlogging and power disruptions should take necessary precautions.
Kasaragod under orange alert
Several parts of Kasaragod district in neighbouring Kerala also received moderate rain accompanied by thunder on Thursday evening and night.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for Kasaragod on October 23 and 25, while a yellow alert will remain in force on October 24 and 26.
In view of the possibility of strong winds over the sea and adverse weather conditions, the meteorological department has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea until October 26.
The forecast indicates continued unsettled weather along the coast over the coming days, with residents and fishing communities advised to follow official weather updates and safety instructions.