Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru/Udupi (MS)

Mangaluru/Udupi, Jan 7: Several parts of the twin coastal districts experienced rainfall on the evening and night of Saturday.

Bantwal taluk saw light rain, while Sullia taluk witnessed heavy downpours. A low-pressure system originating in the Arabian Sea near Lakshadweep is contributing to the intermittent rainfall and cloudy weather. The weather department predicts the likelihood of rain persisting in the twin districts for the next few days. Additionally, the sea conditions are turbulent, with wave heights reaching up to 1.5 meters.

Sullia city encountered substantial rainfall for two hours starting from 6 pm on Saturday. Kadaba and Subramanya also reported heavy downpours. While Sullia taluk experienced sunny weather until the evening, rain set in later and continued throughout the night.

Among the areas in Sullia, Alimale, Markanja, and Valalambe received the highest rainfall. Sullia city, Jalsoor, Mandekolu, Bellare, Ivarnadu, Kollamogru, and Arantodu witnessed moderate rains.