Mangaluru: The meteorological department at Bengaluru has predicted heavy rainfall in the coast till July 21st. rainfall amounting to about 115 mm maybe expected every day. Except for a little drizzling in the morning and some rain in the afternoon, there was sunshine on Tuesday. But since the evening, the winds picked up along the […]

Mangaluru: Around 35 families were directed to shift to safer regions after heavy rains damaged six homes near Ullal here. Due to heavy rains, houses of Aliyabba, Zainabi, Sakeena, Jameela Banu and Rukiya have been partially damaged at Hileriyanagara near Ullal. The authorities have set up centres at Ombathukere Government School and Ullal Dargah premises. […]

Madikeri: Heavy rains continued on Wednesday night here, while rains diminished in different parts of the state. In the Charmadi ghats, tasks to clear the gigantic amount of mud, garbage and trees after the landslide was on. The Charmadi ghats will stay shut for vehicular movement till tonight (June 14). More mud slipped off the […]

Mangaluru: Holiday has been declared for schools and colleges in Sullia, Puttur and Belthangady taluks in view of heavy rains. The Puttur Assistant Commissioner has issued orders to this effect. Heavy rains have been lashing the above three taluks and also Bantwal taluk since Wednesday night.

Belthangady : A woman has lost her life fell into the river due to the heavy rains in Shirlal near Venoor in Beltangady taluk on Saturday afternoon. The deceased has been identified as Revathi (50) resident of Shirlal. It is suspected to be happens accidentally slipping her leg on the side of the river. The deceased […]

Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner S. Sasikanth Senthil on Wednesday constituted a committee of officials to examine obstructions in major storm-water drains that said to have aggravated the impact of Tuesday’s deluge and promised immediate action to remove hurdles if any. Mr. Senthil told reporters here that the committee would comprise engineers and domain experts […]

Mangaluru: Schools and colleges in the twin coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi will remain closed for 2 days, announced respective district administration. As the torrential rains lash the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, the IMD has forecast more rainfall due to a low pressure persisting in Arabian Sea and the arrival […]

Mangaluru: Coastal Karnataka experienced an unexpected heavy downpour coupled with lightning and strong wind between Monday and Tuesday evening has left behind a trail of deaths and devastation. It will take weeks for the ill-prepared district administration to take stock of the situation and take remedial measures. Many houses have been damaged due to lightning, […]

Udupi: Around 130 buildings, mostly houses, were partially or fully damaged in rain accompanied by gusty winds and lightning in Udupi district since May 27, Sunday night. The total loss owing to damages to these buildings is estimated at Rs. 51.73 lakh. According to sources in the district administration, the number of buildings partially damaged […]