Heavy rain, lightning damage two houses in Udupi district

Udupi: Heavy rain accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed Udupi district on Thursday night and early Friday morning, damaging two houses in Karkala taluk and causing losses estimated at over ₹1.2 lakh.

Lightning struck the house and orchard belonging to Jayapala in Durga village of Karkala taluk after midnight, damaging horticultural crops. The loss has been estimated at more than ₹1 lakh.

In another incident, the house of Durgi in Kukkandur, also in Karkala taluk, was partially damaged by heavy rain. The loss is estimated at over ₹20,000.

The rainfall began during the night and continued until Friday morning, triggering power outages in several parts of the district. Residents endured a sleepless night amid sultry conditions, with electricity supply in many areas restored only by early morning.

Karkala, Udupi, Brahmavar and Kapu taluks received substantial rainfall during the spell.

According to rainfall data recorded up to 8.30 am on Friday, Udupi district received an average of 38.5 mm of rainfall.

Among Taluks, Karkala recorded the highest rainfall at 57.2 mm, followed by Udupi at 51.9 mm, Kapu at 50.8 mm and Brahmavar at 50.4 mm. Hebri received 38.3 mm, Kundapur 23.2 mm and Byndoor 19.1 mm.