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July 17, 2025 1:47 PM

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Karnataka: Orange alert as relentless rain disrupts normal life

In Karnataka, an orange alert is sounded for Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kodagu, which have been hit by copious rainfall over the last few days. The district administration in these districts has declared a holiday for the schools and anganwadi kendras. Dakshina Kannada headquarters, Mangaluru, received over 206 mm of rainfall yesterday night. The district administration has warned fishermen not to venture into the sea as strong winds ranging from 40 to 50 km per hour hit the seashore. 

 

Akashvani Correspondent reports that relentless rain in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikmagalur and Kodagu has disrupted normal life. Landslides have damaged houses and obstructed vehicular movement in these districts. The rivers are flowing at higher levels, and precaution is advised by the administration. The tourists in these districts are advised not to venture near waterfalls and hilly terrains due to landslides. The vehicle movement between Bengaluru and Mangaluru was disrupted due to a landslide on National Highway 75 near Kadaba. Rainwater entered houses in these districts, and people had to move to safer places. Power Cuts and flooding were reported in several places due to the torrential rainfall.