Monsoon makes a comeback with day-long rain in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts

The Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts witnessed rains almost throughout the day on Monday even as the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for coastal Karnataka till July 6.

Personnel of the Fire and Emergency Services Department remove a tree that fell on the road near St. Agnes College following heavy rain and strong winds in the early hours of Monday.
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No flooding was reported in Mangaluru, where rain was spread throughout the day in moderately heavy spells. A large tree was uprooted and fell on the Kadri-Bendorewell Road in Bendore in Mangaluru in the early hours of Monday. Personnel from the Fire and Emergency Services and the Mangaluru City Corporation attended and cleared the road before daybreak.

Udupi Deputy Commissioner and Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority T.K. Swaroopa, in a statement, said there was a possibility of heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in the district in view of the alert.

Vehicular traffic along Kulur Ferry Road at Kottara during rain in Mangaluru on Monday.
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The Authority advised the public against venturing during rain when it is accompanied by lightning. Farmers should refrain from outdoor agricultural activities during rain and lightning, and the public and fishermen should not go into rivers, water bodies or the sea.

During this time, the public should not go near dangerous or leaning trees or electric poles and should stay away from broken electric wires. If there are hazardous or leaning trees, they should be cut down in advance and residential buildings protected.

Rain lashed Udupi city almost throughout the day on Monday even as the IMD issued an orange alert for coastal Karnataka.
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Emergency numbers

Due to heavy rainfall, there is a high possibility of landslides in some areas. People living in such areas may contact the Tahsildar’s office or gram panchayat staff and stay at the nearest carecentre well in advance, the Authority said.

For assistance, the public may contact the Disaster Management Control Room on the toll-free number 1077 or 0820-2574802, the respective tahsildar offices, Udupi: 0820-2520417, Kundapura: 08254-230357, Karkala: 08258-230201, Kaup: 0820-2551444, Brahmavara: 0820-2560494, Byndoor: 08254-251657 and Hebri: 08253-250201, or the Udupi City Municipal Council helpline on 0820-2520306.