Heavy rain expected across coast; orange alert for 4 days

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Jun 12, 2021: Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning is expected in coastal Karnataka today. The Weather Department has declared Orange Alert for Dakshina Kannada district for four days beginning from Saturday 8.30 am.

 

Apart from Dakshina Kannada district, heavy rain is also expected in Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts. Wind speed is expected to be 30 to 40 kms per hour, the Weather Department has stated.

 Dakshina Kannada is expected to receive 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm  rainfall during the period.

On Friday, Mangaluru recorded 30.9 mm of rainfall while  Puttur received 36.3 mm,  Belthangady 19.9 mm,  Moodbidri 19.1 mm, Kadaba 23.5 mm and Bantwal 35.6 mm.