Mangalore, Udupi plunged into total power outage on July 21

Mangalore city and the surrounding Udupi district were plunged into darkness when a sudden power outage struck the region on July 21.

According to local sources, the fault originated from the main distribution sub‑station that services the urban and rural grid, causing a cascading failure that halted power to thousands of households, schools and businesses.

The blackout left residents scrambling for candles and backup generators, while public transport and traffic management systems were temporarily offline. Authorities are investigating the root cause and officials have promised a restoration schedule, but the immediate impact has disrupted daily life across the district. Source: Google News – Udupi.