Mangaluru: Heavy rain results in flooding of city areas
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Mangaluru: Heavy rainfall in the city on Thursday resulted in artificial floods in various areas. Kodialbail and Bhagwati Nagar, located between Empire Mall and TMA Pai International Convention Centre, experienced severe flooding, with water entering numerous houses.
The downpour also caused obstruction to vehicular movement in areas such as the Fisheries College, Nantoor Padua and Pumpwell areas, where rainwater accumulated on both sides of the highway. Localities such as Mallikatte, Bajjodi, and Pandeshwar have been particularly affected by heavy rainfall, creating an unfavorable environment.
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Additionally, areas near City Hospital, Valencia Road and the stretch between PVS Circle and Karangalpady faced challenges as heavy rains disrupted traffic flow, impacting the movement of not only two-wheelers but also larger vehicles. Pedestrians found it difficult to navigate through the affected areas.
In a separate incident, a large tree and an electricity pole toppled on a commercial building near Yeyyadi on Thursday morning. The falling peepal tree damaged the power line, causing the wire pole to collapse. Nearby commercial buildings and a parked two-wheeler were also damaged in the incident. The fire department promptly responded, removing the fallen tree.
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The incomplete construction of roads and insufficient rainwater drain facility contributed to these issues. Many parts of the city lack proper drainage systems, causing rainwater to mix with drainage water and exacerbating the problem during vehicle movement. The continuous flow of rainwater on the roads raises concerns about the deterioration of asphalt.
To assess the situation, Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner Ananda CL conducted visits and inspections in several affected areas.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
