Heavy rains continue to lash Dakshina Kannada; Landslides, waterlogging reported
Mangaluru: Relentless rainfall continues to disrupt life across Dakshina Kannada district, with multiple incidents of landslides and structural collapses reported since Saturday. Several roads have been blocked due to mudslides and compound wall collapses, severely affecting vehicular movement.
Rain has been pouring without a break for the past three days. On Saturday, widespread waterlogging submerged many parts of Mangaluru city, with rainwater entering homes in low-lying areas. The downpour continued into Sunday, further disrupting daily life.
In Pandeshwar’s Shivanagar 4th Cross area, rainwater inundated several homes and roads, making vehicular movement impossible. Residents have reported severe disruptions due to flooding.
Between 8:30 AM on June 14 and 8:30 AM on June 15, the district recorded a total of 244.4 mm of rainfall. Pudu in Bantwal taluk recorded the highest with 189.5 mm, while Kedambady in Puttur reported the lowest at 40.5 mm.
A compound wall at Father Muller’s campus in Kankanady collapsed on Saturday evening, spilling debris onto Suvarna Line Road. The incident occurred near the 4th Cross of Suvarna Line, blocking traffic. Despite efforts to clear the debris immediately, the extent of the collapse has hindered complete clearance, causing ongoing traffic disruptions.
The fallen wall also brought down a nearby electric pole, cutting off power supply to the area. Residents have been without electricity since Saturday evening. Although MESCOM personnel began restoration work immediately, continuous rain has hampered efforts. As of Sunday afternoon, power supply had not yet been restored.
Authorities have urged residents to stay indoors and exercise caution as heavy rains are expected to continue.
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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.
