Coastal Karnataka braces for more rain, roads and homes flooded in Mangaluru

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red alert for coastal Karnataka, including Dakshina Kannada district, where heavy rainfall since Saturday afternoon has severely impacted daily life.

Several areas such as Car Street, Lower Bendur, Kottara and the Padil railway underpass were inundated, with rainwater entering residential homes, causing distress to families.

Multiple low-lying areas in Mangaluru city experienced waterlogging, with key roads and underpasses submerged. Traffic disruptions were reported near the Pumpwell flyover, where floodwaters halted vehicular movement. In one incident, a bus broke down in a flooded stretch, forcing passengers and local residents to push it to safety.

Meanwhile, authorities have restricted two- and three-wheeler movement on a key stretch of National Highway-66 between Suratkal and Nantoor Junction in Dakshina Kannada, citing safety concerns. Continuous rainfall has damaged parts of the highway and a speed limit of 50 km/h has been imposed to reduce the risk of accidents.

Invoking Section 31 of the National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002, officials have diverted smaller vehicles to designated service roads for the duration of the monsoon, expected to continue until September 2025.

Although the IMD had issued red alerts over the past three days with minimal rainfall, Friday’s downpour marked a significant shift, bringing intense and widespread rain. With overcast skies persisting, officials warn that more heavy rainfall is likely.

The red alert for Dakshina Kannada district remains in place until the morning of June 16 and the authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

Published By:

Shipra Parashar

Published On:

Jun 14, 2025