Ulavare village across river Gangavalli, is the worst affected. The landslide increased the river’s height, flooding the river, and damaging at least 15-20 houses in the village.

Historically, Tulu Nadu extended from the Gangavalli River in the north to the Chandragiri River in the south. Presently, it encompasses the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts of Karnataka and ...