Bhatkal: The coastal belt including Bhatkal, Kumta, Honnavar, Udupi, Mangaluru and other surrounding taluks received heavy rain after a long gap on 28th September, Thursday.
The rainfall began in Bhatkal after 12:00 pm in the noon on Thursday after a long break. The sudden rainfall effected the normal life of the locals. The traffic was also slightly effected due to the heavy rainfall.
According to the MET department, Bhatkal received the highest amount of rainfall compared to previous years. This year Bhatkal received around 3515mm rainfall which is 308.1mm more than last year's rainfall i.e 3206.9mm.
Reports have been received that there is heavy rainfall in other surrounding coastal areas as well such as Mangaluru, Udupi, Honnavar, etc.