Heavy Rain Alert, DC Announces Holiday for Schools and Colleges on July 20

Heavy Rain Alert, DC Announces Holiday for Schools and  Colleges on July 20

Mangaluru: The district administration has declared a holiday on July 20 for schools and colleges owing to heavy rains.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, on July 20 to July 22, there will be heavy rainfall in Coastal Karnataka. There will be 200mm rain fall every day. Due to the heavy rains, the water level will increase in the rural and low lying areas. According to the meteorological department, there will be heavy rainfall in the coastal areas for the next 3 days.

Keeping in mind the safety of the children, Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil has announced a holiday for schools and PUC colleges on July 20. Fishermen have also been warned not to venture into the sea as there will be heavy winds. DC Sasikanth also requested tourists not to visit the beaches on these days.

For any assistance or emergency help a Control room has been setup and the contact number is 1077 or WhatsApp no: 9483908000