Gusty winds wreak havoc across DK, Udupi; Banakal receives highest rainfall

executive@coastaldigest.com (CD Network)
June 25, 2015

Mangaluru, Jun 25: Heavy rains continued to lash coastal and Malnad regions of Karnataka on Thursday as the southwest monsoon is active over the region.

Incessant rains and gusty winds damaged dozens of buildings and uprooted hundreds of trees across the twin districts of Dakshina Kananda and Udupi for past few days.

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On Wednesday Hariharapallathadka Government Higher Primary School building was damaged when a jackfruit tree fell on the building. The mishap occurred when classes were in progress. However, all children have escaped unhurt. Around 700 rooftiles were damaged along with furniture in the school.

Officials from the meteorological department said on Thursday that rain and thundershowers would also occur at many places in coastal Karnataka and at isolated places in north Karnataka.

The met department continued to issue alerts to fishermen and advised them against venturing into the sea as strong onshore winds, reaching upto speeds of 45 to 55 km per hour, from the west are likely to pound the Karnataka coast.

Bengaluru city will experience a generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain and thundershowers. Strong gusty surface winds would sweep the city at times on Thursday, officials added.

Banakal records maximum rainfall

Banakal in Mudigere taluk of Chikkamagaluru district has been receiving highest rainfall in Karnataka for past few days. In the last 24-hours up to 8.30am on June 25 this malnad village received 243.5mm rainfall. In the previous day the village had recorded 254.5mm rain. On June 22 it had recorded 330mm.

Hachcholli hobli in Siruguppa taluk of Ballari district recorded maximum temperature of 36.7°C at 1.08pm on June 24. Madikeri hobli in Madikeri taluk of Kodagu district recorded lowest minimum temperature of 18.8°C at 11pm on June 24, G S Srinivasa Reddy, director, KSNDMC, Bengaluru stated.

Between June 19 and June 25 Karnataka recorded 88% surplus rainfall. Against normal weighted average rainfall of 49mm in south-interior, north-interior, malnad and coastal parts, state recorded rainfall of 93mm.

Mohammad Riyan, project engineer of Ocean Construction Private Ltd, said, “Hundreds of labourers have left the place owing to heavy rain coupled with gusty winds. The development work on 13.62 km stretch of Shiradi Ghat has been stalled from June 19. Because of which the company is losing more than Rs 10 lakh per day.

Monsoon showers

Rain gauging centre: Actual | Normal | Departure
(in mm) (in mm) (in %)
Banakal GP* (Mudigere) : 1143.5 | 211 | 442
Malavanthge GP (Belthangady): 898 | 262 | 242
T Shettigere GP (Virajpet): 877.5 | 132.5 | 562
Bhagamandala GP (Kodagu): 840.5 | 304.1 | 176
Shivalli GP* (Sirsi): 839.9 | 154.5 | 443
Bittangala GP (Virajpet): 807 | 137.2 | 488
Nonaburu GP (Thirthahalli): 703 | 154.9 | 354

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February 6,2025

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Udupi: In the serene town of Shirva Manchakal, Udupi district, a profound sorrow has enveloped the community. Rakesh Kamath, a dedicated chartered accountant, aged 32, has tragically passed away on February 5 at Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru, following a brief illness.

A devoted son of businessman Balakrishna Kamath, he had recently journeyed to Hyderabad for professional commitments. He was employed at a private firm in Bengaluru.

Upon his return, he fell ill. Despite medical intervention and initial signs of recovery, his condition suddenly worsened, leading to his untimely collapse. 

His wife acted swiftly, admitting him to Manipal Hospital, but despite all efforts, he did not respond to treatment and departed from this world.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, CA Shruti, along with a multitude of relatives and friends who now mourn the loss of a vibrant soul taken too soon. 

The community stands in solidarity with the grieving family during this heart-wrenching time.

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