South-west monsoon turns vigorous over Southern parts of K'taka

Bangalore, Sep 3 (UNI) Heavy rainfall lashed coastal and hilly areas in Karnataka as monsoon turned vigorous over South Interior and Coastal regions during the last 24 hours.

However no substantial loss of property or loss of life was reported from any parts of the state.

Meterological Department Director G S Vijayraghavan the said heavy to very heavy rain was likely at a few places over Coastal Karnataka during the next 48 hours. Heavy rain also may occur over ghat areas of South Interior Karnataka.

Kumta in Uttara Kannada district recorded very heavy rainfall of 13 cm during the last 24 hours ending 0830 hrs today. Other centres that received heavy rainfall in cms included Shirali, Bhagamandala 12 each, Ankola, Agumbe 11 each, Kota, Bhatkal, Honavar 10 each and Sulya 9.

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