Udupi: Heavy rainfall in Western Ghats foothills causes flooding, damage


Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Oct 6: Incessant downpours lashed the foothills of the Western Ghats, particularly in the Agumbe Ghat and Hebri regions. The sudden torrential rain caused rivers and streams in Udupi district, especially around Hebri, to overflow, leading to flash floods that surged into nearby plantations and paddy fields.

In one alarming incident, a car parked in a low-lying area in Mudradi was swept away by floodwaters from a nearby rubber and areca nut plantation. The torrential rain also affected the Kabbinahole hills, where the heavy rain lasted from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm, resulting in localized flooding.

 

The Balladi-Tundugudde road connecting Mudradi was temporarily submerged, halting traffic. Water also entered four houses in Kantara Bailu, one house in Hosakambla, and three homes in Kelakila. Meanwhile, lightning strikes accompanied by thunder damaged two cars and a bike.

Although the rain has now subsided and water levels in the rivers and streams are receding, the district remains on alert.

 

  

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  • Alphonso, Bendur

    Mon, Oct 07 2024

    The huge problem in Mangaluru is, there is almost no awareness for greenery. We cut max amount of trees. Today we pay the price. I pray our young generation comes forward and start planting saplings. In 5vyears we may be able to create a green belt thus avoiding rainy calamities

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  • Panduranga, Karkala

    Mon, Oct 07 2024

    When we continue to destroy the nature relentlessly this is how Nature goes to correction mode. All these disasters are man made. All the hills and forests are on continued destruction in both the twin coastal districts.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, INDIA

    Sun, Oct 06 2024

    "Due to heavy rain and thunder, people in Mangalore had to endure traffic jams for at least over an hour."

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