Mangaluru, 31 May 

Continuous rainfall in Dakshina Kannada district has led to an increase in the water level of the Nethravathi River, prompting precautionary evacuations of people from low-lying areas of Bantwal taluk, officials said on Saturday.

This morning, the river was flowing at 7.6metre, close to the danger mark of 8.5metre, they said.

Authorities reported water entering houses in Aladkapadpu, located in the 24th ward of the Panemangalore Municipality. Revenue officials, along with ward member Siddiq Guddeyangadi and local volunteers, assisted in relocating affected families to safer areas.

Officials said the situation is being closely monitored, and more areas may be impacted if rainfall persists and water levels continue to rise.

Guddeyangadi told PTI that more areas might come under the floodline and volunteers are monitoring the rise on an hourly basis.

Water discharge from nearby dams has also contributed to the increased river flow, officials added.

Govt announces Rs 5 Lakh compensation for rain deaths 

Dakshina Kannada district in-charge Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those who were killed in rain-related incidents in the coastal region over the past week.

Addressing a press conference after visiting rain affected places, Rao said that seven people had lost their lives due to landslides, house collapses, and accidents in rough seas amid continuous heavy rainfall.

The coastal district witnessed widespread disruption in the past week, with overflowing rivers, inundated homes, fallen trees, and damage to infrastructure. Several families were evacuated from low-lying areas after floodwaters entered their homes.