Mangalore/Udupi, Jun 9: The rains that lashed over undivided DK districts from Saturday afternoon continued even on Sunday, largely keeping people indoors. Due to the heavy rains, Mangalore city witnessed traffic jams due to waterlogged roads.
Rao and Rao Circle, MG Road, Kankanady and several places witnessed water gushing over the streets.
Caving of a hillock on the pass connecting PVS to Kodialbail, near Court road has damaged the road. Though the Court road too is in precarious state due to the landslide, no action has been taken yet to repair the same.
Meanwhile compound wall of a private organization collapsed at Vas Lane. MLA J R Lobo has visited the spot.
Taluks
Almost every taluk witnessed heavy rains. In Puttur the rains only intensified on Saturday afternoon. Moodabidri witnessed heavy rains couple with strong wind. While Sullia and Bantwal experienced heavy rains, Kinnigoli and Mulky areas received moderate rainfall.
Rains were not enjoyable in one of the most famous religious centres- Kukke Subramanya as lack of drainage here created stream on the road literally making it difficult for the people to walk till the temple.
Udupi dist
Udupi, Karkala taluks witnessed good rainfall on Friday night and Saturday morning. Kundapura taluk experienced moderate rains. However due to bad drainage facilities here, the rain water gushed on the road, leaving pedestrians in a fix.
Flight diverted
Dubai-Mangalore Air India Express which should have landed at Mangalore at 5 pm, landed at Bangalore due to heavy rains.
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