Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru/Udupi (MS)
Mangaluru/Udupi, May 16: The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a Yellow alert for the coastal region from May 16 to 19, indicating a possibility of intensified pre-monsoon rains. Thunder accompanied by rain is forecasted in various parts of the twin districts during this period.
On Wednesday, several areas in Beltangady and Sullia experienced substantial rainfall. Additionally, the city of Mangaluru witnessed overcast conditions, with a maximum temperature of 33.4°C and a minimum of 25°C recorded.
In Udupi district, some regions encountered damage due to high-velocity winds and rain late on Tuesday night. Homes belonging to Gulabi Shetty and Sunil D’Souza in Brahmavar Heggunje, Prema Achari in Hosangady, Kadthi, Nagu Shetty, Raju, and Belly in Molahalli, Sharada Bhat, Prabhakart Bhat, and Raghavendra Bhat in Siddapur, Babi in Hosangady, and Shankar Madiwala in Ullur suffered damages.
The district of Udupi reported approximately 120 uprooted electricity poles, along with damage to seven transformers and 1.32 km of electricity wire. The estimated loss to Mescom is around Rs 22 lac.