Bhatkal in Karnataka receives record rainfall

Bangalore, Aug 3 (UNI) Heavy rains lashed over Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka disrupting normal life sine last night.

Reports said heavy rainfall was being experienced in the district of Uttara Kannada (UK), Udupi, Kodagu, Chikmagalur, Shimoga and Dakshina Kannada districts.

Bhatkal in UK received a record 39 cms of rain during the 24 hours ending 0830 hrs today. The other stations that got very heavy rainfall included Shirali 16, Kumta 15, Honavar 13, Kollur, Ankola 11 each, Karwar, Hosanagar, Agumbe 10 each.

However, no loss of life or major damages to property was reported.

IMD local office warned that heavy to very heavy rain was likely at a few places over Coastal Karnataka during next 48 hours. Heavy rain would also occur at isolated places over ghat areas of South Interior Karnataka during the same period.

The farmers weather bulletin said moderate to rather heavy rain was likely to occur at most places over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Chikmagalur, Shimoga, Kodagu, Hassan districts.

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