Udupi Receives 88.9 mm Rainfall in 24 Hours, Dakshina Kannada 70.1 mm

Udupi district in Karnataka received 88.9 millimetres of rainfall in the last 24 hours, according to the Meteorological Department, while neighbouring Dakshina Kannada recorded 70.1 mm. The figures, reported by The Hindu, represent the heaviest 24‑hour rainfall totals in recent weeks for both districts.

The heavy downpour is attributable to the active south‑west monsoon, which has been bringing persistent low‑pressure systems into the Konkan coast. Excessive rainfall has been a recurring feature of August in the region, and meteorologists warn that the pattern could continue as the monsoon advances further into the interior.

In Udupi, the intense precipitation has led to waterlogging in several localities, the closure of major roads, and temporary suspension of school and public services. Rescue teams have been dispatched to flood‑affected villages and authorities have issued warnings about the risk of landslides in hilly areas. The situation remains fluid, and officials have urged residents to seek higher ground during continued rainfall. Source: Google News – Udupi.