Karnataka weather: Schools and PUCs closed today in Udupi as IMD issues red alert for heavy rain

Schools and pre-university colleges in Karnataka's Udupi to remain closed today i.e. July 6 due to heavy rainfall as IMD has issued a red alert, media reports stated. As per the report, the holiday was declared by Udupi Deputy Commissioner Dr Vidyakumari.

Apart from Udupi, the Kannada District Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan ordered the closure of Anganwadis, schools and pre-university colleges in Dakshin Kannada as well.

"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," Kannada District Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan said in an order.

Moreover, the district administration has also issued warning for fishermen and instructed not to venture into the sea for fishing today. "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.

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As per Met dept Bengaluru, scattered heavy to very heavy rains with extremely heavy rain very likely to occur over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada districts on 6 July. It added, “Scattered heavy rain to isolated very heavy rain/thundershowers and sustained wind with wind speed reaching (30-40 kmph) very likely to occur over Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga districts.”

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As per India Meteorological Department (IMD) bulletin, “Isolated very heavy rainfall is very likely over Coastal Karnataka on July 5 and 6; South Interior Karnataka on July 6. Isolated heavy rainfall is very likely over Coastal & South Interior Karnataka during July 7-9 July and North Interior Karnataka on July 9.”

(With inputs from agencies)