Heavy rain wreaks havoc in Udupi district; Several areas flooded, properties damaged
Udupi, June 16: Udupi district, particularly the Byndoor and Kundapur taluks, witnessed continuous heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours, leading to widespread waterlogging and damage. However, rains eased slightly by Sunday afternoon, bringing some relief and reducing the fear of further flooding. Despite the break, rivers across the district are flowing at full capacity, submerging low-lying areas.
From 8:30 AM on Saturday to 8:30 AM on Sunday, Byndoor and Kundapur taluks recorded 21 cm of rainfall each. The remaining five taluks received between 11 and 13 cm, with the district-wide average rainfall standing at 16.2 cm.
Due to intense downpours in the foothills of the Western Ghats in Kundapur and Byndoor taluks, rivers overflowed and floodwater entered residential areas. In Byndoor taluk alone, 11 people from the villages of Kambadakone (5), Bijur (3), and Herur (3) had to be relocated. According to the District Disaster Management Centre, these individuals have taken shelter with relatives and none have opted for the government-run relief centres.
Over 30 houses suffered damages due to persistent rain and strong winds during the day, with estimated losses exceeding Rs 10 lakh. The damages were reported from Udupi (1 case), Kundapur (13), Byndoor (2), Kaup (4), Karkala (3), and Brahmavar (4), according to a statement from the district administration.
In Shirur, Byndoor taluk, a tree fell on the house of Nagappa Mogaveera, causing damages estimated at over Rs 2 lakh. In Marli, Byndoor, another house partially collapsed due to the heavy rain, with losses exceeding Rs 1 lakh.
In Shirva, Kaup taluk, the house of Gulabi Safaliga suffered damage due to rain, incurring over Rs 1 lakh in losses. In Kundapur Kasaba, Devuraya Sherigar’s home was damaged with an estimated loss of Rs 80,000, while Girija Poojarthi’s house in Kumbashi faced losses around Rs 60,000. In Bola, Karkala taluk, a tree fell on the house of Doddanna Poojari, causing damage worth approximately Rs 50,000.
In Senapura (Kundapur) and Aajri, cattle sheds belonging to Neelu Poojari and Durga Kulal were severely damaged. Across the district, many houses have suffered losses ranging between Rs 10,000 and Rs 30,000.
More Rain Forecast for Coastal Karnataka
The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall warning for coastal Karnataka districts, including Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada, for the next two days (June 17 and 18). Winds are expected to blow at speeds of 40–50 kmph. The weather is expected to ease with moderate rainfall from June 19 onwards.
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Udhayanidhi accuses BJP of not releasing funds for TN
Gobichettipalayam (PTI): Tamil Nadu deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Saturday charged the BJP government at the Centre with not releasing funds to the state and accused it of "snatching" TN's rights.
Addressing a poll rally at Gobichettipalayam in the western Erode district, the DMK youth wing chief claimed the Centre has not released funds to the tune of Rs 3,000 crore for education.
"They (union government) have snatched all our rights," he charged.
With regard to the Centre's proposal for delimitation, he said chief minister M K Stalin was the first person in the country to raise the voice against the union government's move. He claimed that it was a "huge victory" for the INDIA alliance, as the bill was defeated for lack of majority after the opposition voted against it in the Lok Sabha.
Listing out various welfare measures implemented by the DMK government, he said the existing "Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai" (monthly financial assistance for women) will be doubled to Rs 2,000 if DMK was voted to power again.
The deputy chief minister charged that the BJP and AIADMK have tried to stall it by moving the court. "At present more than 1.3 crore women have benefited from the scheme", he said.
"Similarly, the breakfast scheme for the government school students will be extended till Class VIII", he said adding "more than 35 lakh college students across the state will be getting free laptops once the DMK government is formed".
Udhayanidhi also pointed out at the "Illatharasi" poll promise, providing Rs 8,000 worth of coupons to non-income tax paying women where they could buy or replace any household appliances of their choice.
Elections to 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23 and the results declared on May 4 following counting of polled votes.
