Heavy rain continues to wreak havoc in coastal Karnataka

Team Udayavani, Aug 2, 2024, 8:58 AM IST

Mangaluru: Heavy rain continues to lash the coastal districts of Karnataka including Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, causing significant damage to property and infrastructure. Artificial flooding has led to the destruction of several homes and the inundation of roads and bridges, disrupting transportation.

DK District Commissioner Mullai Muhilan visited the affected areas to assess the situation.

In Kudrenje, Belthangady taluk, a slab over a stream collapsed, cutting off connectivity. A landslide on the Kokradi-Athrijalu-Kutloor road also halted vehicular movement. A road to Derajebettu in Marodi village has caved in.

In Belthangady’s Machina village, mudslides have damaged two houses, and a hill slide near Rekhya village’s Kolaru Sri Durgaparameshwari temple has affected the temple premises. Belthangady taluk received 220 mm of rain.

A landslide on NH-75 in Perne has obstructed traffic. In Ullal, sea erosion persists, and the Kumaradhara bathing area in Subrahmanya has submerged. Rising water levels in the Phalguni river have led to waterlogging in Sultan Battery.

Heavy water flow near the jetty in Thannirbavi has caused significant water runoff.

The Baikampady industrial area has been submerged for three consecutive days, with machinery underwater and power supply cut off. Marakada Battagudde Kudru is inundated, and water has entered the Gurdwara Vajradehi Mutt in Gurupura.

Flooded Rivers: Phalguni and Nethravathi

Bantwal taluk has seen substantial rainfall, causing water levels in the Nethravathi river to rise. The overflowing Phalguni river has created a flood threat in Ammunje, Polali, and Mullarapatna areas. Residents of Kudru have been moved to care centers.

According to the weather department, Shiradi received 269 mm, Marodi 264 mm, Balanja 250 mm, Melanthabettu 205 mm, Beluvai 202 mm, Layila 195.5 mm, Hosangadi 171.5 mm, Kalmanya 168 mm, and Ujire 158.5 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM on Thursday.

District Commissioner Mullai Mugilan noted that Venoor received 458 mm of rain. Small bridges collapsed, and landslides occurred in some places.

After visiting Belthangady and Venoor areas, he instructed officials to take necessary precautions. He mentioned that water has entered some houses in Moodbidri, Adyapadi, Ulaibettu, and Kuloor. Thirty people in Kuloor and 36 in Subrahmanya have been relocated.

Credit: Kishore Bangera

Udupi: Downpours continue

Widespread rainfall from late Wednesday night to Thursday affected rural areas, with rivers overflowing and houses submerged in several places.

In Kaup, Kundapura, Byndoor, and Karkala, roads and bridges have submerged, causing transportation issues. Artificial flooding and the overflowing Papanashini river have flooded houses in Kaup and Shirva. The Tahsildar visited the area and instructed the relocation of several people to safe locations.

Flooding in Shambhavi river and Swarna river areas has affected Belman in Karkala and Bajegoli dam surroundings.

In Kundapura, the third round of flooding this season has caused anxiety among residents. Several areas like Navunda, Badakere, Maravanthe, Chikkalli, and Padukone are inundated. In Udupi, many houses and agricultural lands are underwater in Kakkuje Perampalli.

In Karkala taluk, floods damaged houses in Miyar, Mudaru, Kalya, Palli, Halady, Vandse, Molahalli, and Puttur Kodavoor. The district recorded an average of 154.9 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 AM on Thursday.

Over 50 Cattle Rescued

In Hosmaru village, Kundapura taluk, the fire brigade rescued over 50 cattle and five people stranded due to flooding. In Karkala, seven people were rescued and relocated to safety on Thursday, according to District Fire Officer Vinayak Kalgutkar.

Thekkatte: Severe Damage

Three houses in Kambalagadde, Molahalli Gram Panchayat area, were completely destroyed on Wednesday night due to heavy rain.

Sudden water inflow from the nearby Javali stream caused the complete submersion and collapse of the homes of Physical Education teacher Pradeep Kumar Shetty, Geetha Shetty, and Ratnavati Shetty.

Realizing the severity of the situation, locals quickly relocated the affected residents and their livestock to safe locations overnight.

Belman: Rising Shambhavi River

Flooding is increasing in Inna village as the Shambhavi river overflows. The process of relocating flood-affected families is underway.