Archive · 22 May 2025
Heavy Rain Continues to Lash DK, Udupi Coast
The coastal areas are getting a lot of rain!
Some places got a ton of rain, with one area getting over 270 mm.
Because of the heavy rain, the local government has taken steps to help keep people safe.
There's an orange alert in place, so the authorities are ready to deal with any problems caused by the rain.
People can call the city for help if they need it.
The teams that handle emergencies are prepared for action.
Heavy rain continued to lash the coastal regions of Dakshina Kannada (DK) and Udupi.
Handadi Gram Panchayat in Udupi recorded the highest rainfall at 271 mm.
DK and Udupi districts are under an orange alert.
Mangaluru City Corporation has implemented precautionary measures.
Disaster management teams are in a state of readiness.
- Who
- Local government, residents, and disaster management teams.
- What
- Heavy rainfall and related preparedness and response measures.
- When
- Ongoing, with reports from Wednesday.
- Where
- Dakshina Kannada (DK) and Udupi districts in coastal regions.
- Why
- To manage the impact of heavy rainfall and potential disasters.
- Highest Rainfall Location
- Handadi GP, Bramhavar taluk, Udupi: 271 mm
- Areas on Orange Alert
- DK and Udupi districts
- Mangaluru City Corporation Helpline
- 0824-2220306, 2220319, or WhatsApp 9449007722
- Emergency Response
- Ward-wise incident commanders
- Impact
- Minor inconveniences reported
Sources
Evacuate people from areas prone to floods and landslides, Deputy Commissioner tells Dakshina Kannada district officials
Monitor vulnerable areas continuously: DC
All officers should be on duty 24 hours a day during a disaster: CM
