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Heavy rains lashed out in Mangalore

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Wed, May 30, 2018, 04:02 PM

Heavy rains lashed out in Mangalore

Mangalore, May 30: Amid unfortunate heavy rains lashed out the low-lying areas in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi were inundated, flooding roads, disrupting traffic and throwing life out of gear in parts of Karnataka.

Taking note of the situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter and said he has spoken to officials and all possible assistance will be provided. Home minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Kumaraswamy also took stock of the situation.

Modi said, "I pray for the safety and well-being of all those affected by heavy rains in various parts of Karnataka. Have spoken to officials and asked them to ensure all possible assistance in the affected areas."

According to Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner Saisikanth Senthil, so far 12 people have been injured, and 52 houses in Mangalore and 12 houses in Bantwal have been damaged. Five rehabilitation centres have been opened and compensation for the injured will be announced soon.

Kumaraswamy took stock of the situation from the deputy commissioner and directed the latter to take assistance from the coast guard to rescue people. The chief minister also instructed the deputy commissioner to take the necessary precautionary steps to mitigate severe damage and prevent loss of lives. Schools have been shut.

Rescue operations are underway in Mangalore's Panambur area as the locality is facing water-logging.

Official sources here said Mangaluru city witnessed 'unforeseen' rainfall, flooding roads, damaging shops, and houses.

Mangaluru and Bantwal taluks were the most affected, while rainfall was scarce in Puttur, Sullia, and Belthangady taluks in the district, the sources said.

About 130 buildings, including houses, were partially or fully damaged in the rains in the last two days in Udupi district, district administration sources said.