Flood situation remains grim in Karnataka as heavy rains lash catchment areas

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September 9, 2019

Bengaluru, Sept 9: Despite a marginal fall in outflows from upper reservoirs of Krishna River in Maharashtra, the flood situation remained grim in North Karnataka and elsewhere in the State as heavy rains continued to lash Western Ghat areas continued bringing copious inflows in to various rivers.

Official sources said the flood level in Krishna River came down as the discharge from dams and barrages in Maharashtra showed a reduced trend bringing relief to people in Belagavi, Bagalkote, Vijayapura and downstream Yadgir, Kalaburgi and Raichur districts.

However, rivers originating in Western Ghats coming under the catchment areas of Ghataprabha, Malaprabha, Doodhganga, Tunga and Bhadra, Netravati, Cauvery and Hemavati Rivers showed increasing trend as heavy rains continued to lash the hilly areas of Western Ghats.

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Rains lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amidst red alert

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September 24,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions.

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms.

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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