Mangalore, Nov 9: DK and Udupi witnessed heavy rainfall on Monday since afternoon. The atmosphere was cloudy and dark.
certain regions in DK witnessed thunder and lightening with rains. Border areas such as Kunjathoor and Manjeshwar witnessed moderate rainfall; and so did a few regions in Kundapur.
While some of the residents of the city were glad to be relieved from heat and dust, others were worried until they reach home from thier institution and organaizations. Some were worried that they would lose their arecanut crop due to rain-related diseases.
Farmers were also afraid that the newly sowed seeds would be washed away by the rains. Moreover, the grain harvest is just ready for reaping; and farmers were worried that the rains would destroy the crops.