Tue Jul 01 12:35:46 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for coastal Karnataka from July 2nd to July 8th, 2025, predicting heavy rainfall (64.5 mm to 115.5 mm) and sustained wind speeds of 30-40 kmph in various districts. Specific forecasts vary day-to-day, but all three coastal districts (Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, and Udupi) are expected to experience heavy to moderate rain and strong winds. Recent damages include a partially damaged house in Kundapur (Udupi district) and 24 damaged electricity poles in Dakshina Kannada, bringing the total number of damaged Mescom poles since April 1st to 5,027.

**News Article:**

**Coastal Karnataka Braces for Heavy Rainfall, Yellow Alert Issued**

**MANGALURU, July 1, 2025** – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for coastal Karnataka, forecasting heavy rainfall and strong winds from July 2nd to July 8th. The alert, valid until 8:30 a.m. on July 8th, warns of rainfall ranging from 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm.

The IMD bulletin indicates that Uttara Kannada district is likely to experience the heaviest rainfall on July 2nd, with sustained wind speeds of 30-40 kmph. Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts can expect moderate rain with similar wind speeds. Similar conditions are expected to continue through the week, with all three districts at risk of localized heavy rainfall and strong winds.

The heavy rains have already taken a toll. A house in Kundapur taluk, Udupi district, was partially damaged in the last 24 hours, resulting in property damage estimated at ₹15,000. Udupi district recorded 20.4 mm of rainfall during this period. In Dakshina Kannada, 24 electricity poles belonging to Mescom were damaged due to the recent weather, bringing the total number of damaged poles since April 1st to a staggering 5,027. Dakshina Kannada recorded 19.2 mm rainfall, less than the normal of 44.1 mm for the period.

Residents are urged to take necessary precautions during the alert period and monitor updates from the IMD.

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