Indian Coast Guard Ship Varaha reaches Mangaluru

coastaldigest.com web desk

October 15, 2019

Mangaluru, Oct 15: Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Varaha, commissioned by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Chennai on September 25, arrived at her home port, New Mangalore Port on Tuesday.

Coast Guard senior officers Raj Kamal Sinha, Laxmikant Gajibhiye and CISF officer Ashutosh Gaur were, among others, who welcomed the Ship and crew members.

According to a release here, the 98-meter long OPV, which is designed and built indigenously by the L&T, has advanced navigation and communication equipment, sensors and machinery.

The ship is designed to carry one twin engine light helicopter and four high speed boats for fast boarding operations, search and rescue and maritime patrol. The ship is also capable of carrying response equipment to combat oil spill contamination.

The ship will be deployed for Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance and other duties as enshrined in Coast Guard charter to safeguard the maritime interests of the country, the release said.

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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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