Daijiworld Media Nework - Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Nov 24: A low-pressure area has formed over the Malacca and South Andaman Sea regions, extending across the Bay of Bengal and Sri Lanka, and is moving in a west-northwesterly direction. Its intensity is expected to increase further on November 24, with the system likely to develop into a cyclone within the next 48 hours.

Due to the low-pressure effect and the ongoing Northeast Monsoon, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts have been receiving widespread rainfall for the past two days.

 

Heavy rain accompanied by thunder was reported on Saturday night. On Sunday too, strong winds, thunder, and steady showers continued. In Mangaluru city, heavy rain with lightning struck around 8 pm, leading to waterlogging in some areas and slowing vehicular movement. Beltangady, Guruvayankere, Ujire, Dharmasthala, Savanalu, Kadirudyavar, Balanja, Mundaje, Kadaba, Siribagilu, Bajpe, Kateel, Mulki and several other places recorded significant rainfall. With many auspicious functions scheduled on Sunday night, the rain caused inconvenience.

In Udupi taluk, several areas received rain with thunder late on Saturday night. Though clouds and thunder persisted on Sunday, there was no rainfall.

Rain likely for two more days

According to the India Meteorological Department, rain and winds are expected to continue in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

November is usually the period when dew formation and cold weather are expected. Rain during this season can adversely affect agriculture. A progressive farmer said that arecanut trees may fail to yield properly and may begin shedding immature nuts. Newly harvested arecanut also cannot be dried, causing further difficulty.

Farmers added that hybrid paddy is currently being cultivated, and unseasonal rains could lead to diseases. Fodder availability may also shrink due to the rainfall, creating challenges for farmers who depend on straw.