The reception: With severe rain pounding the coastal region, 437 people have been shifted to 12 relief centers in the Uttara Kannada district.
The coastal taluks of Honnavar and Kumta have been the hardest hit, prompting the district administration to declare a holiday for schools and PU colleges in these two taluks on July 9.
In Honnavar’s Kadatoka village, severe flooding forced 60 residents to evacuate, aided by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) using boats.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the area until Tuesday morning, leading the officials to take preventive measures.
Deputy Commissioner Lakshmkipriya has instructed tahsildars to monitor the situation and establish additional shelters if necessary. She assured that all necessary amenities, including food, shelter, and medical services, are being provided to the affected villagers.
The heavy rainfall has also led to a significant rise in the water level in the Kali River catchment area. On Monday, the Kadra dam released 10,600 cusecs of water. MLA Satish Sail offered ‘Bagina’ at the dam.
In the past 24 hours, two houses in Uttara Kannada were severely damaged, while 13 sustained partial damage.
The neighboring districts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada also reported damage: 11 houses and three cattle sheds were partially damaged in Udupi, while two houses were severely damaged and 12 partially damaged in Dakshina Kannada. Additionally, 60 electric poles and 3 km of power lines were damaged in Dakshina Kannada.
Both Udupi and Dakshina Kannada district administrations have similarly declared a holiday for schools and PU colleges on July 9 to ensure the safety of students amidst the severe weather conditions.
