Mangaluru: Thumbe dam water dips further; MCC to repair govt wells

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April 30, 2016

Mangaluru, Apr 30: Water crisis in the coastal city may aggravate in the coming days with the water level in Thumbe vented dam depleting to 6.6 feet against the maximum level of 13 feet.

Now the only hope for Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) is the 2 mcm (million cubic metres) of water available at Disha Hydel Power Project dam across the Kumaradhara, a tributary of the Netravathi, near Kadaba in Puttur taluk.

However, water supply officials in the civic body are not sure whether the water will reach Thumbe dam even if it is released. According to them, 1 mcm would suffice to meet the city's drinking water needs for four days. Officials said the water might reach Thumbe dam only if the vented dam across the Kumaradhara in Uppinangady, which supplies water to Puttur town, overflows. This dam is in between Kadaba and Thumbe.

Meanwhile Harinath, the MCC Mayor, presiding over a general meeting of the civic body here, directed officials to repair all government wells and disconnect illegal water connections in MCC limits to ensure procurement and supply of drinking water in the city.

Stating that the MCC has been taking all possible steps, including identification of water sources in its limits, to manage drinking water supply, Mr Harinath said, the rejuvenation of lakes, such as Gujjarkere and Kavoorkere, will be taken up by the MCC in future.

Commissioner Dr H N Gopalakrishna said the water stored will last for the next 10 days in the current system of supplying water on alternate days. Hence, 100-120 sources of water, such as wells and borewells, have been identified in the city limits and water will be drawn from them. Water stored at Disha Power Project in Gundya will also be utilised, he noted.

Chairman of Town Planning and Development Standing Committee Lancelot Pinto said 22 tankers, procured by MCC from various sources, will be used to supply water to residents.

Executive Engineer Lingegowda said dredging is being done as 15 foot sand has settled in MRPL dam. Later, the valve can be opened to release water, he added.

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gowell clean manpuvara ath niklena ellard kanapara yenkleg neer bodu ejjida niklen budaya.

serious action must be taken against wastage of the water some people tank always overflows and they dont care about it. for them atleast 5days water supply should be banned.

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Air India Express brings back Mangaluru–Muscat direct flights from March 2026

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Air India Express has announced that it will resume direct flight services between Mangaluru and Muscat from March 2026, restoring an important international air link for passengers from the coastal region.

Airport authorities said the service will operate twice a week—on Sundays and Tuesdays—from March 1. The initial flights are scheduled on March 3, 8 and 10, followed by March 15 and 17, with the same operating pattern to continue thereafter. The flight duration is approximately three hours and 25 minutes.

The Mangaluru–Muscat route was earlier operated under the 2025 summer schedule, with services beginning on July 14. At that time, Air India Express had operated four flights a week before suspending the service.

Officials said the summer schedule will come into effect from March 29, after which changes in flight timings and departure schedules from Mangaluru are expected. Passengers have been advised to check the latest schedules while planning their travel.

The resumption of direct flights to Muscat is expected to significantly benefit expatriates, business travellers and others, further strengthening Mangaluru’s air connectivity with the Gulf region.

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