Mangaluru: Coast Guard Karnataka has pressed itself into the service of the coastal populace with full vigor. There were incessant rains and strong winds during the past 48 hours and the city of Mangalore came to standstill with traffic chaos and flooding of low lying areas. Coast Guard Karnataka undertook swift actions for assistance of the needy both at land as well as sea.

At sea, the weather conditions were rough accompanied by squalls and heavy rains. Coast Guard Karnataka coordinated safe beaching of 33 fishermen including 10 crew of a Tamil Nadu fishing boat. The boat was guided to safely enter New Mangalore Port.

Continuous search is on for the 02 missing fishermen of fishing boat Angel-1 off Karwar coast. Besides 02 ships, a Dornier aircraft has been pressed into service. The defect rectification of another fishing boat Angel-2 was completed and the boat has been making headway towards Malpe harbour with 04 fishermen. Coast Guard ship C-420 provided fresh water, provisions and first aid to the boat.

Coast Guard Karnataka team has also been helping the coastal populace in draining away the flooded waters. Ration, provisions and first-aid is being continuously provided to the needy. The Coast Guard team visited Kottara Chowki, Gurudwara Area, Manadi Estate, Kodical and Kuloor.