Heavy rains and thunderstorms have brought relief to the people of Karnataka's coastal districts. The people were suffering from rising temperatures and water shortage and now this rain has been a huge relief for the people. As per reports from officials, the districts have received an average of 40.8 mm rain in the 24 hours from June 12, 8 am.
Bantwal received 50.4 mm; Belthangady, 35.1 mm; Mangaluru, 84.6 mm; Puttur, 20.6 mm and Sullia received 6.8 mm in the same time period. The officials further said Udupi received 128.0 mm rain, Kundapura, 67.8 mm and Karkala received 88.5 mm rain. At the same time, the rain has also brought much joy to the residents, it has created trouble for some.
The district administration has shifted few families to safety as an emergency alert has been issued. The heavy rains and turbulent sea have damaged houses in a few localities in Ullal as well as the protective wall of the private resort along the coast.
