After a brief respite, coastal districts and the Malnad region were pummeled by heavy rains and gusty winds on Sunday. In Uttara Kannada, the threat of floods looms large once more, especially for villages along the riverside. Meanwhile, reservoirs in Shivamogga have begun to fill up significantly following the recent downpours.
Uttara Kannada district saw heavy to very heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours, with expectations of even more intense rain on Monday. Rivers like Gangavali, Aghanashini, and Gundabala are flowing above danger levels, putting riverside villages on alert for potential floods. Already, two villages in Karwar taluk—Chendiya and Iduru—have been submerged, exacerbating concerns over drinking water shortages.
The situation could deteriorate further if rainfall increases as predicted for Monday. Additionally, several houses in Sirsi, Kumta, and Honnavar districts were damaged due to severe weather conditions.
As the weather department issues a red alert for coastal districts, including Uttara Kannada, for Monday and Tuesday, Deputy Commissioner K Lakshmi Priya has announced the closure of schools and PU colleges in 10 taluks: Bhatkal, Honnavar, Kumta, Karwar, Ankola, Sirsi, Siddapur, Dandeli, Yellapur, and Joida on Monday.
In Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, heavy rains intermittently lashed the region on Sunday. Major rivers such as Netravathi, Kumaradhara, Phalguni, and Shambhavi are swelling. Meanwhile, in Shivamogga district, the Tunga, Bhadra, and Linganamakki reservoirs have begun to receive substantial inflows due to torrential rains in their catchment areas.
Hosanagara taluk in particular experienced heavy to very heavy showers, with Maastikatte recording 265 mm of rain in the last 24 hours ending Sunday morning, and Hulikal receiving 264 mm. Several other areas like Savehaklu, Chakra, and Mani also received over 200 mm of rainfall.
Mudslides were reported at the 4th and 5th curves on Agumbe Ghat late Saturday night, leading to diversions for vehicles through alternate routes until the road was cleared on Sunday morning. In Kodagu district, villages along the banks of Harangi and Cauvery rivers have been issued flood warnings.
Across the hilly district, including Madikeri town, gusty winds have toppled numerous trees and electricity poles. Meanwhile, in Mumbai Karnataka and Kalyana Karnataka regions, intermittent spells of rain were observed throughout Sunday.
The inflow into River Krishna and its tributaries Doodhganga and Vedganga has increased significantly due to incessant rains in the Konkan belt of Maharashtra. With heavy rainfall expected to continue in Maharashtra in the coming days, rivers in the Krishna basin in Karnataka are likely to swell further.