Rain with thunderstorm lashes Udupi, Dakshina Kannada; more showers likely for two days

Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi, Oct 23, 2026: Moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed several parts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts on Thursday evening and night, following a day of scorching sunshine, cloudy skies and high temperatures. More rainfall is likely across coastal areas over the next two days.

Udupi Sees Thunderstorms, Power Disruptions

Several parts of Udupi district experienced hot and humid conditions during the day before moderate rain accompanied by thunder and lightning struck in the evening. The intensity of thunderstorms was particularly high in rural areas, disrupting power supply in some locations and causing inconvenience to residents.

Hiriadka, Ontibettu, Atraadi, Kalyanpur Santhekatte, Udupi, Manipal and surrounding areas witnessed the changing weather conditions. Rainfall was also reported across Udupi, Kundapura, Byndoor, Brahmavar and Kapu taluks.

On October 22, Udupi recorded a maximum temperature of 32 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 25 degrees Celsius.

Light Rain in Karkala, Hebri

Karkala and Hebri taluks received light rainfall accompanied by thunder amid cloudy conditions on Thursday.

Bailur, Ajekar, Mala, Karvashe, Bajagoli, Hosmar, Hirgana and parts of Hebri were among the areas that received rain.

Widespread Showers in Dakshina Kannada

Several parts of Dakshina Kannada district received rainfall accompanied by thunder from Thursday evening.

Mangaluru experienced sunshine and cloudy conditions during the day, with high humidity and heat in the afternoon. Rain accompanied by thunder lashed the city in the evening and continued into the night.

Sullia, Sampya, Bantwal, Puttur, Belthangady, Mulki-Moodbidri, Surathkal, Ullal and other parts of the district also received rainfall.

Mangaluru recorded a maximum temperature of 31.5 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius.

Yellow Alert for Coastal Karnataka

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for coastal Karnataka on October 23, warning of the possibility of rainfall. Coastal areas are likely to receive more showers over the next two days.

Rain in Kasaragod; Orange Alert Issued

Several parts of Kasaragod district in Kerala also received moderate rain accompanied by thunder on Thursday evening and night.

The IMD has issued an orange alert for Kasaragod on October 23 and 25, while a yellow alert will remain in force on October 24 and 26.

In view of the possibility of strong winds over the sea and adverse weather conditions, the department has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea until October 26.