With heavy rain lashing Mangaluru, authorities have declared a holiday for schools on Saturday.
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Mangaluru: With rain lashing various parts of Dakshina Kannada, tahsildars in Ullal, Mangaluru and Bantwal taluks have declared holiday for schools and Anganwadi centres on Saturday.
Low lying areas have been flooded and water has reached Valacchil, Addur, Edapadavu and Bajpe Ekkar. Authorities have advised fishermen not to venture into the deep sea.
Parents have been urged not to allow their children near low-lying areas, riversides, or the sea. All incident commanders have been instructed to remain alert and respond promptly to complaints related to rain-related issues. Tourists have also been advised to avoid the riverbank.
The Bantwal taluk authorities have opened a relief centre at Panemangaluru in Bantwal in case of any emergency.