Heavy Rains Lash Coast; IMD Issues Red Alert

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Aug 17, 2025: Continuous rainfall battered Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on Saturday, disrupting normal life and triggering landslips in several parts. While some areas witnessed intermittent showers, most regions recorded heavy downpour throughout the day.

Train services on the Mangaluru–Bengaluru route were hit after a landslip at Edakumeri left tracks blocked with mud and boulders. Subrahmanya and nearby regions reported flooding as rising water levels in the Gundya stream inundated farmlands and houses along the Ichlampady–Mandak stream in Kadaba taluk. Several families were shifted to safer locations as a precaution. Heavy rains also lashed Beltangady and Sullia taluks, causing rivulets and streams to overflow.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a red alert has been sounded for the coastal belt on August 18, warning of very heavy rainfall. Orange alerts are in place for August 17, 19, and 20, while yellow alerts have been issued for August 21 and 22. The IMD has also forecast strong winds of up to 60 kmph over the Arabian Sea from August 16 to 19 and advised fishermen to stay away from the sea. On Saturday, Mangaluru recorded a maximum temperature of 27.6°C and a minimum of 23.1°C.

In Udupi, the district administration has issued advisories as the region braces for orange and red alerts over the next four days. Officials have urged residents, tourists, and fishermen to avoid venturing near rivers, water bodies, or the sea, warning of rough seas and high tidal activity during red alert days.