Karnataka coast continues to see downpour; IMD predicts heavy showers till Monday

Heavy rainfall in coastal parts of Karnataka is expected to continue until at least Monday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Published on: Jul 8, 2023, 12:31:05 IST

By Yamini C S

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Rain did not let up in the coastal parts of Karnataka on Friday, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more heavy showers in the region till at least Monday, according to fresh forecasts. The IMD in its daily bulletin said, Udupi, Manki, Uppinangadi, Kadra, Sulya, Puttur, Mani, Panambur, Mangaluru, and Virajpet received “very heavy” rainfall on Friday.

A waterlogged area following heavy monsoon rains in Udupi district. (PTI)

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It forecasted that most places over coastal Karnataka and other interior parts may get rain over the next 48 hours. It issued a “heavy rainfall” warning over coastal regions, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Belagavi, Dharwad and Shivamogga districts till Monday.

Winds are also likely to be strong, reaching 40-50 kmph at some places over the state. The IMD also warned fishermen not to venture into the sea in this regard.

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The IMD had earlier issued an “orange” alert over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu districts, and a “yellow” alert for Belagavi, Dharwad and Shivamogga districts.

Rains were deadly in some parts of the southern state, washing away a 45-year-old man, and killing another woman in a landslip incident in the last 48 hours. Three others were killed earlier this week in coastal Karnataka in similar rain-related incidents.

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In this light, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday directed officials to bring in immediate relief measures in these coastal districts and prevent such mishaps. Karnataka ministers have therefore scheduled visits to the accident-prone areas in Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi districts today, according to news agency ANI. Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and Udupi in charge Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar are expected to inspect the disaster affected regions in Uttara Kannada and Udupi.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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