Monsoon Intensifies in Coastal Districts, Heavy Rains Cause Damage

The monsoon has intensified in the coastal districts, bringing intermittent heavy rains throughout Wednesday. In Dakshina Kannada district, substantial rainfall was reported in areas including Vittal, Kanyana, Kotekar, Beeri, Mudipu, Beltangady, Dharmasthala, Ujire, Bantwal, Madyantharu, Uppinangady, Puttur, Karaya, Perne, Sullia, Subramanya, Bellare, Moodbidri, and Ullal.

In Udupi, the incessant rains caused significant damage and destruction in several areas. Kundapur and Brahmavar experienced heavy rains, while Udupi city, Malpe, and Manipal saw moderate intermittent showers. Several homes were damaged, including those of Vanaja Shettigar in Erlapady, Nagaratna in Koni village, Jahorobi in Yadthare, Puttamma in Kalthodu, Rukku Ganiga in Ulthoor, Bacchi in Navunda, and Satish Jathan in Ambalpady.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert from June 13 to 16, predicting significant rainfall accompanied by high-velocity winds.