IMD issues yellow alert for coastal districts in Karnataka till Friday

The IMD) issued a yellow alert for coastal regions in Karnataka due to heavy rain until Friday.

Published on: Jul 17, 2023, 13:51:01 IST

By Yamini C S

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a “yellow” alert for coastal regions in Karnataka, including Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi districts till Friday this week.

As many as five people have been killed since the start of July in Karnataka in rain-related incidents. (ANI Photo/Rahul Singh)

“A yellow alert has been issued for the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada for five days from Sunday in anticipation of heavy rain,” officials told news agency PTI.

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Kundapur received seven centimetres (cm) of rain till Saturday, while Mangaluru Airport, Panambur, Kota and Uppinangady areas saw four cm each, while Mangaluru, Mani and Udupi observed three cm of rainfall each, the agency added.

As many as five people have been killed since the start of July in the southern state in rain-related incidents including electrocution, being washed away in drains and culverts and incidents of landslips and mudslides. There has also been severe damage to property in coastal areas, with flooding, waterlogging and inundation bringing life to a standstill.

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The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) also predicted rain over Ramanagara, Tumakuru, Kolar, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Davanagere, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Shivamogga, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Udupi, Uttara Kannada and Dakshina Kannada districts.

However, despite witnessing heavy rain, many of the state's districts continued to record a rainfall deficit. The centre in an analysis between June 1 and July 16, said Bagalkote saw a “large deficit” of 62%, while 20 other districts, in red, saw deficits ranging from 20 to 59%. 10 districts including Bengaluru Rural and Urban, saw “normal” rainfall.

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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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