Overview

• The India Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for coastal Karnataka, warning of continued heavy rainfall through June 16.
• Landslides and soil slips along the Devimane Ghat stretch in Uttara Kannada have blocked key highways and prompted partial debris clearance to prevent further slides.
• Floodwaters have inundated low-lying parts of Mangaluru, including roads beneath the Pumpwell flyover and Car Street, causing major traffic disruptions.
• A compound wall collapse in Mangaluru’s Kankanady area unleashed a powerful surge of water that downed an electric pole but resulted in no injuries.
• Two rain-related deaths in Bhatkal, including a child drowning in a roadside drain, have intensified scrutiny of unscientific hill-cutting practices and slope stability efforts.