MANGALURU: Anganwadis, schools and pre-university colleges in Dakshina Kannada district are closed on July 6 due to heavy rainfall. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a red alert.
District Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan issued the order on closure of anganwadis, schools and pre-university colleges. “All Anganwadis, schools and pre-university colleges on July 6, in response to a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for heavy rainfall in the district”, Mullai Muhilan said in an order.
The district administration has also instructed fishermen not to venture into the sea for fishing activities on July 6. “The district administration has taken precautionary measures to ensure public safety, advising citizens and tourists to avoid low-lying areas, river banks, and seashores. Fishermen have also been instructed not to venture into the sea for fishing activities”, the order stated.
As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), “Isolated very heavy rainfall is very likely over coastal Karnataka on July 5 and July 6, and south-interior Karnataka on July 6”. “Isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over coastal and south-interior Karnataka during July 7-9 and north-interior Karnataka on July 9”, the IMD said. (ANI)