Devastating Karnataka Rains Trigger Landslips on Mangaluru-Bengaluru Highway: Urgent Alerts for Travelers!
Heavy rainfall has severely impacted Mangaluru and the surrounding areas in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, since the night of July 16. Landslips on the Mangaluru-Bengaluru National Highway, particularly near Mangaluru International Airport and the Circuit House at Bejai, have disrupted transportation. The situation worsened when a landslide at Mannagundi in Kadaba taluk obstructed vehicle movement on National Highway 75. Authorities estimate that clearing the debris could take until after noon, prompting local police to advise motorists to seek alternative routes for their journeys between Bengaluru and Mangaluru.
By around 10:15 a.m. on July 17, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) managed to clear some debris and allowed traffic to resume on the Bengaluru-Mangaluru highway in Kadaba. Nearby, a landslip at the welcome arch of Mangaluru International Airport blocked access, requiring personnel from the airport and fire services to assist in clearing the road to ensure safe passage for travelers.
Another landslide affected vehicle movement on the Adyapady-Kaikamba road, leading to delays as district officials coordinated efforts to remove the obstruction. This incident was compounded by a separate landslide near the Circuit House at Bejai, which halted traffic between the Circuit House and the Kadri Temple Road junction. Although vehicles could still use two remaining lanes of the road, local police utilized WhatsApp groups to warn motorists to avoid this stretch and encourage the use of alternate routes to reach the KSRTC bus stand and Kadri Temple.
Waterlogging in several areas further complicated the situation. Residents near the stormwater drain off Jeppu Kudpady-Jeppinamogaru Road faced significant flooding, impacting vehicular movement on this busy route. Commercial properties in Kottara Chowki also reported water accumulating in their basements.
Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner H.V. Darshan visited affected locations on the evening of July 16, assessing the damage in areas such as Battagudde, Arya Samaj Road, Pumpwell, Malemar, Ullas Nagar in Kavoor, and Kottara Chowki. In the 24 hours leading up to 8:30 a.m. on July 17, Surathkal experienced the highest rainfall in Karnataka, recording an astonishing 296.6 mm. Other notable rainfall totals included Tenka and Hejamady in Udupi district, which measured 277.5 mm and 271 mm, respectively. Within Dakshina Kannada district, Bala recorded 267 mm, Mangaluru-B 260 mm, and Kotekar 218.5 mm. Additionally, Kinya and Yekkuru saw 208.5 mm and 206 mm of rainfall during this period.
As the region continues to grapple with the aftermath of this intense rainfall, authorities remain vigilant in clearing debris and assisting affected residents. The situation serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of weather in coastal Karnataka and the urgent need for infrastructure preparedness. Updates on the current status of transport and weather conditions will follow as more information becomes available.
Original Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/karnataka-rains-landslips-reported-on-mangaluru-bengaluru-national-highway-near-mangaluru-airport/article69821796.ece
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Publish Date: 2025-07-17 10:47:00
