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**Summary:**

Coastal Karnataka is experiencing heavy rainfall, leading to landslips in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. A landslip on NH-169 near Mangaluru caused soil accumulation, but traffic flow was maintained due to NHAI’s prompt response. Another landslip on the railway line between Jokatte and Padil is causing train delays. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall. Pudu Gram Panchayat in Mangaluru taluk recorded the highest rainfall in the state.

**News Article:**

**Coastal Karnataka Grapples with Landslips and Train Delays Amidst Red Alert Rainfall**

**MANGALURU, June 15, 2025** – Heavy rains continue to batter coastal Karnataka, triggering landslips and disrupting transportation in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the region, warning of extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 204.5 mm until 8:30 am on June 16.

A portion of Kettikkal hillock on National Highway-169 (Mangaluru-Moodbidri-Karkala), near Mangaluru, experienced a landslip on Saturday night. According to the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the displaced soil accumulated on one side of the highway. However, quick action by the NHAI to remove the soil and implement safety measures has kept traffic flowing smoothly.

Compounding the situation, a second landslip occurred on the railway line between Jokatte and Padil after initial clearance efforts from a previous incident. A railway official confirmed that trains are now operating on a single line, leading to delays for departures from Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction stations until full restoration is complete.

Pudu Gram Panchayat in Mangaluru taluk recorded the state’s highest rainfall at 189.5 mm in the 24 hours ending Sunday morning. Other areas including Neerumarga, Meramajalu and Bala Gram Panchayats also experienced extremely high rainfall.

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely and urging residents to take necessary precautions during the ongoing period of intense rainfall.

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