Yellow alert declared in Dakshina Kannada district on June 28
Mangaluru: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow alert’ for Dakshina Kannada district on June 28 following heavy rainfall that persisted from Tuesday morning through the afternoon. Following heavy rainfall on Tuesday, the IMD has predicted substantial rainfall in the next 24 hours.
Since Tuesday morning, the district has been experiencing heavy rainfall. Apart from Mangaluru, it also rained in the rural areas.
Meanwhile, heavy rains on Tuesday led to artificial floods in several parts of the city, including Pandeshwar, KS Rao Road, Ambedkar Circle Jyoti, Bunts Hostel, Bejai, Kuntikana, and Kottara Chowki. The city experienced traffic disruptions as well. There was sunshine early in the afternoon, but the weather was a mix of cloudy and sunny as the afternoon progressed.
At the same time, due to the incomplete Smart City works, the water did not flow smoothly in the sewers, resulting in the water logging on roads. As a result, motorists and pedestrians faced difficulties navigating through the waterlogged streets.
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The rainfall recorded in Dakshina Kannada district until Tuesday morning was as follows: Puttur received 9 mm, Belthangady received 8.7 mm, Bantwal received 4.7 mm, Mangaluru received 5 mm, Sulya received 7.6 mm, Moodbidri received 3.3 mm, and Kadaba received 6.4 mm. The average daily rainfall in the district was 6.9 mm.
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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
