Bengaluru: A red alert for heavy rainfall has been issued in Karnataka's five districts - Shivamogga, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada, and Kodagu. In addition, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also warned of potential landslides in 31 sub-divisions in the southern state.
Heavy rain lashed coastal Karnataka, leading to severe waterlogging. Houses in Dakshina Kannada district were submerged because of the Netravathi River flowing over the brim. The National Disaster Response Force and fire brigade teams have been deployed in the area and rescue operations are underway.
According to the data released by the Dakshina Kannada disaster management team, heavy rain in June and July claimed the lives of at least five people, and as many as 106 houses were fully destroyed. Five people were injured in the rain-related incidents. The Karnataka government has opened three relief camps to accommodate people seeking shelter.
