Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Oct 14: Various parts of the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi received heavy downpour accompanied by thunder and lightning on the night of Saturday, October 13.

In the city of Mangaluru, the rain was intense coupled with high-velocity wind, thunder and lightning. The spirit of the public who arrived in large numbers to participate in the Dasara festivities was dampened by the sudden rain. This caused traffic jam at various places in the city and in some areas the electricity supply was also interrupted.

The areas of Harihaha Pallathadka, Kollamogru, Balugodu and Kalmakar near Sullia received incessant rain. In addition, good rain is reported from Puttur, Uppinangady, Dharmasthala, Beltangady, Venoor, Madyanthar, Macchina, Vittal, Kateel, Bantwal, Sullia, Moodbidri and Surathkal.

In the district of Udupi, the city area, Manipal, Padubidri and Karkala received heavy rains. According to the meteorological department the same trend is going to continue in the coastal districts for the next two days also.