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Heavy rain in Udupi, river Swarna overflows.

Udupi, August 8, 2020: Heavy rain and strong wind continue to batter areas in Udupi and some places  of Dakshina Kannada. Normal life of the people has been thrown out of gear by the floods and overflowing rivers.

River Swarna has been flowing at danger level. Water has entered the agricultural and coconut farms in many places in the district. Water level is increasing due to the inflow from the Ghats section as heavy rain has been reported in this ares for the last several days.

Udupi district reported good rain in the afternoon. High velocity of wind bothered the people ind the district.

The twin districts had experienced rain deficit during June and July but during the first week of August, Dakshina Kannada got 47 percent more rain while Udupi got 40 percent more rainfall. The meteorological department says that as of now, the shortage of rainfall for the entire monsoon season stands at 24 percent.

Charmadi received highest rainfall of 95 mm on Friday. Indabettu with 84 mm, Kadiruyavar with 82 mm and Navoor with 75.5 mm, followed Charmadi in term of high rainfall. In Udupi district, Karkala received highest rainfall of 73.5 mm. The dams like AMR dam, Thumbe vented dam, Disha dam at Kadaba and Neerakatte dam are almost full and gates have been opened to allow excess water to drain away.