Heavy rains struck Dakshina Kannada and Udupi on Thursday evening, following a day of hot, humid weather. Thunderstorms rolled in, drenching areas like Beltangady, Sullia, and Puttur. In Beltangady, rainfall turned roads slippery, while later showers were reported in some areas. A house in Kakkinje belonging to Saramma suffered structural damage but fortunately had no occupants at the time.
In Udupi, the rain disrupted Deepavali shopping, with firecracker and flower vendors caught off guard. Downpour also hit Kundapur, Brahmavar, Kaup, Karkala, and Hebri, where roads were briefly flooded. Many struggled to keep their Deepavali lamps lit in paddy fields amidst the rain.
The IMD has issued a yellow alert, forecasting light to moderate rain across Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada on Friday and Saturday.
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