Heavy rains lash Karnataka’s Coastal, Malnad areas, IMD issues red alert

The southwest monsoon made a forceful advance over Karnataka on Sunday, unleashing relentless rain across the coastal and Malnad regions and prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the state's coastal belt. Dakshina Kannada bore the brunt of the downpour, with gusty winds and rough seas compounding the impact. Water levels in rivers such as the Netravati surged, flooding agricultural fields and inundating low-lying areas. The IMD has warned fishermen against venturing into the sea amid high wave activity.

In Mangaluru, several parts of the city reported waterlogging, particularly at Pumpwell, where the stormwater canal overflowed,



submerging roads and stalling traffic near the underpass at the flyover for hours. Rain-triggered incidents were reported across the region. In Puttur, a woman suffered minor injuries when a partially demolished wall near the Mahalingeshwara Temple collapsed during the rain.

In Kayartodi village of Belthangady taluk, floodwaters from the Netravati River entered an areca nut plantation, damaging crops. In another incident near Nujibalthila close to Kadaba, a tree fell on a moving car, injuring four passengers, including a child. The car, en route from Kukke Subrahmanya to Dharmasthala, was heavily damaged. Locals rescued the passengers, who were later hospitalised.