Udupi: Heavy rainfall continues to batter Karnataka, severely impacting coastal and Malnad districts, including Udupi, Hassan, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Dakshina Kannada, and Uttara Kannada. In response, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Udupi, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, and Uttara Kannada, and an orange alert for Hassan, Kodagu, and other districts. Due to the intense rainfall, all schools, anganwadis, and PU colleges in Udupi district have been declared closed on August 19, 2025. Additionally, anganwadis, primary, and high schools in Sakleshpur, Belur, and Alur taluks of Hassan district have also been given a holiday.read also: Attention Rail Passengers: Several Train Services in Karnataka Cancelled on August 24
The heavy rainfall has disrupted road traffic in coastal Karnataka, particularly in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada, with several areas experiencing waterlogging. In Hassan district, landslides triggered by heavy rain in Shiradi Ghat have obstructed the Bengaluru-Mangaluru National Highway 75. Large amounts of soil and rocks have collapsed onto the road in Kappalli, Sakleshpur, severing connectivity. In Udupi’s Karkala, Kundapur, Byndoor, and Brahmavar regions, an average of 78.3 mm of rain was recorded in the 24 hours ending Monday, causing partial damage to some homes.read also: Karnataka Braces for Heavy Rainfall: Red Alert Issued for Coastal and Malnad Districts..!
The heavy rainfall has significantly impacted agricultural lands in Hassan and Udupi. Water levels in the Krishna River’s tributaries, Hemavati and Yagachi, have risen, submerging farmlands. Farmers are facing the threat of damage to crops like paddy, coffee, and others. The state agriculture department has advised farmers to secure their lands and strengthen drainage systems.JUNEBERRY® Cotton Round Neck Regular Fit Plain Solid Full Sleeve T-Shirt Combo for Women (Pack of 3) (Available Colors: Black, White, Navy, Green,Swanwhite & Cork)
The Udupi district administration has declared holidays for schools, anganwadis, and colleges and issued warnings to fishermen to avoid venturing into the sea. Hassan’s District Collector, Lathakumari, has announced school holidays in Sakleshpur, Belur, and Alur taluks and instructed the public to avoid riverbanks. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and state disaster management teams are on standby for emergencies. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) has warned that heavy rainfall is likely to continue for the next 24 hours.read also: Heavy Rainfall in Maharashtra: 8 Bridges Submerged in Belagavi, Villages Disconnected
District administrations have set up temporary relief camps, distributing food, medicines, and other essentials in affected areas. Rescue teams are working to provide aid to villages cut off from road connectivity in Hassan. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is monitoring the state’s rainfall situation and has directed district collectors to provide immediate relief to affected individuals. The heavy rainfall has impacted public transportation in Hassan and Udupi, and passengers have been advised to avoid low-lying areas and riverbanks. The railway department has cancelled some train services, urging passengers to check their travel details.read also: Heavy Rain in Mumbai...Warning for IndiGo, Akasa Air Passengers!