Mangaluru, May 16, 2015 : Unprecedented showers of rain accompanied by lightning and thunder, have prevailed in most of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasargod districts in the last 3 days.
The rains have brought some relief to people from normal hot summer heat. The sky remained overcast in the last few days.
Injuries, death and destruction by lightning strikes have been wide spread. According to the Met authorities monsoons are expected earlier this year possibly by June 1. people are advised to be prepared.