Karnataka Rains

Malnad Region Grapples With Torrential Rains, Red Alert Issued

Life across Karnataka’s picturesque Malnad region has been severely impacted by relentless heavy rains, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a red alert for Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga districts. The downpours have led to significant disruptions in daily activities and vehicular movement, while reservoir inflows remain critically high. Local authorities have been compelled to declare school holidays in affected areas, as the region braces for continued torrential conditions. [3, 14]