Monsoon Over Karnataka Coast Brings Heavy Rains to Dakshina Kannada and Udupi

The monsoon wave arrived along the Karnataka coast earlier than forecast, bringing intense precipitation to Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts yesterday morning.

Hindrance to traffic in coastal areas increased as several stretches of NH 66 were briefly closed, while farmers faced waterlogged fields and damaged paddy seedlings. Local meteorological stations reported rainfall totals exceeding 200 mm over 24 hours in some locations.

In response, the Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority issued water‑body alerts and advised residents to stay indoors, while traffic departments cleared affected routes by evening. Still, occasional flooding persisted, disrupting daily life. Source: Google News – Udupi.