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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Karnataka gets 1,122 additional govt medical seats: Minister Sharan Prakash Patil
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister Sharan Prakash Patil on Saturday announced that the state has been allocated an additional 1,122 medical seats, offering a golden opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals.
Addressing a press conference held at Vidhana Soudha here, Patil, who is the Minister for Medical Education, said Karnataka remains at the forefront in the field of medical education in the country, and the additional seats allocated to the state will benefit districts including Koppal, Gadag, Chamarajanagar, Karwar, Kaveri, and others.
For undergraduate seats, a central government grant of Rs 495 crore will be received. Similarly, a grant of Rs 541 crore will be provided for postgraduate medical seats, he said.
According to him, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare gave its final approval on May 15. In total, the state will receive Rs 1,090 crore.
Allocation of over 1,000 medical seats to a single state is a record achievement and stands as a testament to Karnataka’s accomplishments, said Patil.
"Karnataka now offers abundant opportunities for those wishing to excel in the medical field, and students should make the best use of this," the Minister added.
