No respite from heat despite mild showers in parts of Dakshina Kannada

April 6, 2016

Mangaluru, Apr 6: The coastal district on Wednesday continued to real under heat despite a brief rain in parts of Mangaluru and Sullia taluks of Dakshina Kannada district last night.

Moderate rain coupled with lightning and thunder lashed Sullia on Tuesday evening. In the wee hours of Wednesday mild showers occurred at Deralakatte, Konaje and surrounding areas of Mangaluru taluk.

2 killed in Shivamogga

Moderate rains lashed other parts of Karnataka on Tuesday. Shivamogga, Shikaripur and Bhadravathi in Shivamogga district received lights rains for about 20 minutes towards the evening. Two persons struck dead by lightning in two separate incidents in the district. Shankaramma (25) was working in the fields in Hosur village of Shikaripur taluk when lightning struck her.

Shafi Ahmed of Muddinakoppa village in Shivamogga taluk was killed when lightning struck beneath which he was standing to protect himself from the rains.

Other districts

Parts of Belagavi city and surrounding areas received rains for about 20 minutes for the second day on Tuesday. Rains accompanied by winds lashed most of the northern parts of the city. Kittur and surrounding villages in Bailhongal taluk received heavy rains for over an hour.

Heavy rains coupled with lightning lashed Hubballi for 30 minutes. Pedestrians and motorcyclists had to rush for cover as the downpour started. Rainwater gushed into low-lying areas. Urban pockets in Dharwad city received mild showers.

Moderate rain accompanied with thunder and lightning lashed parts of Bagalkot. Heavy winds brought down several electricity poles affecting power supply. Haveri town received drizzles. The Bescom authorities had stopped power supply owing to gutsy winds.

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Finally the rain gods are showing some mercy. Heavy rain in Shimoga, Chikmagalur, Kodagu, Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts of my state.

really horrible heat here. praying allah for the continuous rain.

wow it was wonderful gold climate in the night, but now really hard heat here.

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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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