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Mangaluru: Heavy rains predicted in coastal region for 5 days, yellow alert issued

  •   Sun, Jul 16 2023 02:13:29 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Jul 16: A yellow alert has been declared for the coastal region due to the anticipated heavy rainfall. The yellow alert is in effect for Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada districts from July 16 to 20. Additionally, Chikkamagalur, Shivamogga, Hassan, and Kodagu districts are on yellow alert for July 19 and 20, while Belagavi and Bidar will be on alert on July 20.

As of 8:30 am on Saturday, Shirali recorded the highest rainfall of nine cm. Kundapur received seven cm, Kadra six cm, and Karwar, Mangaluru Airport, Gokarna, Gerusoppa, Joyida, Panambur, Kota, and Uppinangady received four cm. Mangaluru, Mani, Ankola, Jagalabet, Kumta, Manchikeri, Udupi, Londa, and Ourad received three cm of rainfall.

Incidents of landslides and house damage have been reported in the areas of Konaje, Harekala, and Belka. Many low-lying areas are flooded. Gudfal Salam's house in Harekala collapsed due to wind and rain, and Ananda Poojary's house in Amblamogaru village suffered a similar fate. In Belma village, a tree fell on Aboobacker's house, and Mustafa's house was damaged due to a hill collapse. Ramesh's house in Pajeerguthu was also damaged due to a landslide.

 

 

 

 

 
  

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  • Dilip, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 16 2023

    With GOI planning to cut down more forests with amendments to the Forest Conservation Act 1980 and turning India into a hell of landslides, floods & drought, what response do the citizens have to this climate mayhem while the prices of food is increasing steadily in increments across items ? If we don't demand conservation of forests and security of life, we'll never get it.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Sun, Jul 16 2023

    Kindly remain indoors with your Family ,,,

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai -Mangalore

    Mon, Jul 17 2023

    Who is going to feed the labour class, contract workers, and those working for the informal sector??

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  • Dylan, Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 16 2023

    Getting us folks ready for the overflowing manholes and polluting the beautiful surroundings. The people of DK and Udupi are fallen trap to the greedy sharks, the real estate mafia. Not forgetting the corrupt corporation officials.

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai -Mangalore

    Sun, Jul 16 2023

    Children and youngsters can expect a couple of holidays, thanks to the Yellow Flag ☺️!

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