Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru/Udupi

Mangaluru/Udupi, Jun 8: Moderate rainfall was reported in some parts of the coastal region on Sunday. With the southwest monsoon expected to intensify, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Dakshina Kannada (DK) and Udupi districts from June 8 to 10.

The weather department has forecast rainfall exceeding 204.5 mm, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds, over the next three days. Winds are expected to blow over the Arabian Sea at speeds of up to 60 kmph. The IMD has also warned fishermen against venturing into the sea until June 10.

Moderate rainfall was recorded on Sunday in and around Puttur, Sullia, Moodbidri, Bantwal and Beltangady in Dakshina Kannada district. Mangaluru received rain during the morning hours, followed by intermittent showers throughout the day under cloudy skies.

In Mangaluru, the maximum temperature was recorded at 28.9 degrees Celsius, which was 2.1 degrees below normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 23.5 degrees Celsius, 0.3 degrees below normal.

Moderate rainfall was reported across Udupi district on Sunday. The day began with cloudy weather and light drizzle, while occasional sunshine was also witnessed at intervals.

Moderate rain accompanied by thunder was recorded in several places, including Udupi city, Manipal, Parkala, Athradi, Hiriyadka, Alevoor, Kukkikatte, surrounding areas of Katapady, Kaup, Hebri, Karkala, Brahmavar, Kundapur and several parts of Byndoor taluk.

The afternoon witnessed brief sunny conditions, while light drizzle continued during the evening.

According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall recorded during the last 24 hours was 25.8 mm in Karkala, 25.1 mm in Byndoor, 22.3 mm in Kaup, 13.1 mm in Brahmavar, 10.3 mm in Kundapur, 9.6 mm in Udupi and 5.7 mm in Hebri.