Mattugulla growers in Udupi's Mattu village face water scarcity, river siltation and saltwater intrusion, threatening this iconic brinjal crop. Mattugulla cultivation faces crisis amid water shortage in Udupi | News Karnataka Image: News Karnataka Udupi: The cultivation of the famous Mattugulla brinjal, a symbol of the coastal region’s agricultural heritage, is facing a serious challenge this year, with farmers in Mattu village struggling with inadequate rainfall, water scarcity, river siltation and the.