IMD Issues Red Alert in Karnataka: High Alert on 4 districts

Authorities on Tuesday July 25 closed schools and colleges in many districts of Karnataka as heavy rainfall persisted in several parts of the state, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a red alert for coastal districts. IMD issues red alert in Karnataka: High Alert on 4 districts.

In the wake of heavy rainfall in some parts of the state over the past week, the state government has put four districts – Kalaburagi, Bidar, Yadgir and Vijayapura – on high alert. The deputy commissioners declared holidays in Kodagu, Belagavi, Dharwad, Uttara Kannada, Haveri, Hassan, Shivamogga, Udupi, and some taluks in Dakshina Kannada due to the incessant rainfall and flood-like situation.

The IMD issued a red alert for coastal districts, including Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada, until Tuesday morning. Coastal areas are expected to receive over 200 mm of rain in the next 24 hours, the department said. The met department has also issued a warning to people living in the coastal region to avoid areas prone to waterlogging and asked them to stay away from vulnerable structures, which might collapse due to incessant rains.

The continuous heavy rainfall has disrupted normal life, with areas experiencing flooding and landslides. According to the officials familiar with the developments, the bathing ghat of Kukke Subrahmanya temple has been submerged, with the level in Kumaradhara River rising to the danger mark, and devotees have been asked not to visit the shrine till the rain subsides.

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