Mangaluru, Jun 15 (UNI) With intense rainfall continuing to batter coastal Karnataka and a red alert in place, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan has ordered the evacuation of families living in vulnerable houses and directed all taluk control rooms and the Mangaluru City Corporation to function round the clock.
The deputy commissioner instructed tahsildars and incident commanders to remain on high alert and ensure the readiness of rescue equipment to prevent loss of life. Any negligence in disaster response operations will be dealt with strictly, he warned.
Muhilan and Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner Ravichandra Naik visited flood-affected areas in the city and inspected waterlogged localities, including Pumpwell. They reviewed drainage-related issues with field officials.
In Attavar and other parts of central Mangaluru, heavy rainwater entered houses, affecting several families. Twelve families were evacuated and housed at a temporary relief centre set up at the Purabhavana premises by the city corporation. Food and essential items were distributed. Commissioner Naik visited the centre and assessed the arrangements.
In Beltangady taluk, moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded since yesterday, intensifying post-2 pm. A classroom wall at Kashipatna Government Higher Primary School collapsed during cleaning, though no injuries were reported. River levels rose, and strong winds were observed in the evening.
Puttur, Sullia, and Subrahmanya experienced steady rainfall since yesterday. After mild rain earlier in the week, heavy downpours resumed post-noon and continued into the night. Areas such as Sullia town, Jalsooru, Mandekolu, Bellare, Aranthodu, Sampaje, Guthigar, Panja, Kollamogru, Subrahmanya, Balpa, Kaikamba, and Bilinele were among those affected. No damage was reported.
Udupi district also witnessed intense rainfall on Saturday. Although water entered several low-lying areas, no major incidents occurred. Commuters faced difficulties due to waterlogged roads and streets.
Five houses were partially damaged as trees were uprooted by strong winds, with losses estimated at Rs 1.77 lakh. Moderate showers were reported in Byndoor and Kundapur, while Udupi, Manipal, and Parkala received heavier rainfall in the afternoon. Continuous downpour was also seen in Karkala, Hebri, Padubidri, Brahmavar, Kota, Saligrama, Kaup, Uchila, and Shirva, leading to traffic disruptions.
Heavy rainfall from morning to evening lashed areas including Karkala, Hebri, Agumbe, Someshwar, Shivapura, Mudradi, Kabbinale, Marne, Shirlalu, Kervashe, Mal, Mudaru, Durga, Renjala, Kalya, Ninjooru, Bailoor, Kaudoor, and Kukkoondoor. In several places, trees fell on power lines, resulting in temporary power cuts.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast continued heavy rainfall in the region. While the red alert is expected to end today, an orange alert has been issued for June 16–17, indicating the likelihood of further downpours.
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