Heavy Showers Batter Belagavi and Kodagu, Threats Loom Near Udupi

Heavy showers continued to batter the Belagavi and Kodagu districts overnight, leaving puddles, silted roadways, and overstretched drainage systems in their wake.

According to the Meteorological Department, these regions have received over 200 millimetres of rain in a 24‑hour period, a record for this time of year. The deluge, triggered by a stalled low‑pressure system, has led to widespread flooding, with several villages temporarily cut off from the rest of the state.

Authorities in both districts have increased emergency response teams and cordoned off dangerous stretches of highway. Civil‑engineering officials are monitoring water levels near the coast, as the excess moisture could potentially travel inland toward Udupi, raising concerns about spill‑over effects and the need for rapid flood‑response measures. Source: Google News – Udupi.