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Mercury dips as pre-monsoon rain finally lashes Mangaluru; will it continue?

[email protected] (By Pavithra Prakash | CD Network)
May 11, 2016

Mangaluru, May 11: Giving respite to people from summer heat, the pre-monsoon rains lashed the coastal city of Mangaluru and other parts of Dakshina Kannada district on Wednesday evening.

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It was relatively a cloudy day since morning and moderate to heavy rains occurred after 5 p.m. in the city. The entire city was drenched by 6.30 p.m.

Roads in low lying areas including Derebail, Yeyyadi, Jeppinamogaru were flooded for some time. Mercury plummeted by more than five degree C during day hours giving respite from the heat.

However, this rain is not likely to address the water scarcity of Mangaluru immediately unless it continues to pour and increases the water level at Thumbe vented dam.

Due to lack of pre-monsoon rains most of the rivers in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts including Nethravati, Phalguni (Gurupura), Nandini, Swarna, Varahi, Sharavati, Aghanashini, and Kali, have almost dried up and groundwater level depleted considerably.

The region used to get normal pre-monsoon showers of up to 60 mm between January and April, but this year it got just 8 mm rainfall — a deficit of 87 per cent.

While groundwater has considerably depleted in the coastal region, farmers, with no other recourse, have become hapless to witness dying crops, including arecanut and coconut plantations.

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UMMAR
 - 
Thursday, 12 May 2016

NICE TO SEE RAIN IN MANGALORE

Rikaz
 - 
Wednesday, 11 May 2016

Keep praying Allah....he is merciful and beneficent....

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April 22,2020

Mangaluru, Apr 22: Dakshina Karnataka District in-charge Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary on Wednesday warned of invoking Goonda Act against those who attack doctors, police or ASHA workers who are involved in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Addressing a function arranged to distribute food kits to journalists on behalf of SCDCC Bank at the Patrika Bhavan on Wednesday, the Minister said the authorities have been instructed to initiate action without any hesitation against anyone who tries to attack Corona warriors.

It has been observed across the state the incidents of attack and assault on ASHA workers, police and civic workers are increasing hence it was felt the need for severe actions against such elements , he added.

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February 27,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 26: Congress leaders on Wednesday staged a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue at Vidhana Soudha here against BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yathnal's alleged remarks accusing freedom fighter HS Doreswamy of being a "Pakistani agent".

Former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah, KPCC working president Eashwar Khandre also joined the protest.

Yathnal on Tuesday called Doreswamy a fake freedom fighter and a Pakistani agent, while addressing the media.

His comments triggered a controversy drawing sharp remarks from Congress and other parties.

Congress has demanded an apology from Yathnal and has also urged that his Assembly membership be cancelled.

"Session proceedings will not continue until Yathnal apologises," said senior Congress leader HK Patil while addressing the protest earlier today.

Siddaramaiah asserted that making "provocative" comments against such a freedom fighter is obnoxious.

Former KPCC president Dr G Parameshwar said: "Yathnal is a criminal who had mentioned in his election affidavit that he had 27 cases against him. He has made such loose comments against the freedom fighter. He should apologise for his remarks."

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January 17,2020

Madikeri, Jan 17: Kannada and Telugu actor Rashmika Mandanna is likely to be further interrogated by Income Tax (I-T) officials on Friday.

The residence and properties by the family of Rashmika were raided by I-T officials on Thursday morning. Following summons issued by I-T officials, Rashmika rushed to her residence on Thursday night and gave details on investments and other financial transactions.

After the interrogation, the I-T officials left for Serenity hall, which is owned by Rashmika's father, at Virajpet at around 2.30 am and stayed back there.

The I-T officials have reportedly directed Rashmika and her father Madan Mandanna not to leave the house.

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