Archive · 26 May 2025
Ministers Direct Alert as Heavy Rains Continue in Coastal Karnataka
The government is telling officials in coastal Karnataka to be extra careful because it's raining a lot.
They need to help people if their houses get flooded or trees fall down.
They should also make sure people stay safe at places like the beach and riverbanks.
Special phone lines are being set up to help people get assistance quickly.
District ministers direct officials to address public issues caused by heavy rain.
Officials instructed to respond immediately to rain damage and prevent public inconvenience.
Preventive measures to be taken, particularly in areas prone to water entry into homes.
Precautionary measures at tourist spots, river, and sea banks are emphasized.
24-hour helplines to be operational in all taluks of Udupi district.
- Who
- District ministers, district administration, and local officials.
- What
- District ministers directing officials to take precautions due to heavy rainfall.
- When
- Ongoing, with heavy rainfall expected in the coming days.
- Where
- Coastal Karnataka, including Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.
- Why
- Due to heavy rainfall and potential for damage and disruption.
- Affected Districts
- Dakshina Kannada, Udupi
- Key Officials
- District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, District Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar
- Directives
- Prompt response to rain damage, preventive measures
- Helpline
- 24-hour helpline in all Udupi taluks
- Focus Areas
- Tourist spots, river and sea banks
Sources
Helplines set up to address rain woes in real-time: DC Divya
NDRF, SDRF teams to be deployed for rain-related emergencies in Dakshina Kannada
IMD issues red alert for coastal Karnataka as heavy rains trigger landslides, waterlogging, traffic chaos; NDRF deployed
