Udupi records 88.9 mm rainfall in 24 hours; Dakshina Kannada 70.1 mm

Udupi District in Karnataka recorded 88.9 mm of rainfall over the last 24 hours, while neighboring Dakshina Kannada logged 70.1 mm, according to data released by the Indian Meteorological Department.

The heavy downpour coincided with the winter–summer transition monsoon, bringing moisture‑laden winds from the Arabian Sea to the coastal belt and causing sudden accumulations across the region.

The intense rainfall has raised concerns about potential flooding in low‑lying areas and disrupted local transport, with traffic diversions reported across the district. Source: Google News – Udupi.