Karnataka weather: Schools remain closed in coastal districts, trains cancelled/diverted amid landslide in Hubballi

Landslide in Karnataka's Braganza Ghat section leads to cancellation and diversion of trains as heavy rain continues in the state.

Published on: Jul 27, 2023, 10:57:12 IST

By Yamini C S

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Heavy downpour continued to lash parts of Karnataka, prompting authorities of coastal districts to extend holidays for schools and colleges on Thursday. The state also saw severe flooding and even a landslide that delayed several trains. This comes after the state government's statement on Wednesday that as many as 38 people have died in rain-related incidents - including waterlogging, lightning strikes, house collapse, tree fall and landslides - in the state since June 1.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) kept its “red” alert in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts for the third consecutive day. (Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Schools, colleges remain closed in coastal districts

Coastal districts of Karnataka such as Dakshina Kannada saw “very heavy” rain on Wednesday according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district therefore declared a holiday for Anganwadi, Primary and High school in the district on Thursday, news agency ANI reported.

The DC of Udupi district meanwhile said in a notice that a few of the turns in the Agumbe ghat have developed cracks. It was also noticed that a few barriers have collapsed. In this light, authorities have decided to ban heavy vehicle movement in the area till September 15 to prevent further landslides.

Amid landslide, trains cancelled/diverted

The South Western Railway (SWR) on Wednesday issued a bulletin, saying that a landslide between Castle Rock and the Caranzol stations of the Braganza Ghat section in the Hubballi division has resulted in the cancellation and/or diversion of a few trains.

READ | Karnataka: 38 dead, 35 injured in rain-related incidents since June 1, say data

Trains 17309, Yesvantpur - Vasco-da-Gama Express, and 17310, Vasco-da-Gama - Yesvantpur Express were cancelled on Wednesday, while train 12779, Vasco-da-gama - Hazrat Nizamuddin Express, starting from Vasco da Gama on Wednesday was diverted to run via Madgaon, Majorda, Madure, Roha, Panvel, Karjat and Manmad, duly skipping stoppages at Sanvordem Curchorem, Kulem, Castlerock, Londa, Belagavi, Ghatprabha, Raybag, Kudachi, Miraj, Sangli, Karad, Satara, Pune, Daund Chord Line, Ahmadnagar, Belapur and Kopargaon stations, the notice said.

IMD's warnings for Thursday

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) kept its “red” alert in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts for the third consecutive day. It issued an “orange” alert in Belagavi, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu districts, and a “yellow” alert over Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Vijayapura, Yadgir, Shivamogga and Hassan districts on Wednesday.

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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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