Red Alert in DK, DC Announces Holiday On August 9
Mangaluru: In a press statement released later in the evening, Deputy Commissioner Sasikanth Senthil announced holiday on Friday, August 9.
Earlier the information officer had released a press statement stating that the DC did not announce any holiday on August 9 but there were rumours in the social media that Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada, Sasikanth Senthil had announced holiday for Schools and Colleges on August 9.
From the past two days, there has been heavy rain in Beltangady, Sullia, Puttur and Kadaba and most of the rivers are overflowing. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, there will heavy rainfall on August 9, in Coastal Karnataka.
As a precautionary measure, deputy commissioner Sasikanth Senthil has announced a holiday on August 9 for schools and colleges.
Fishermen have also been warned not to venture into the sea as there will be heavy winds. DC Sasikanth has also requested tourists not to visit the beaches. The district administration has appointed nodal officers who are in constant touch with the DC office control room to attend to any emergencies.
For any assistance or emergency help, a Control room has been set up and the contact number is 1077 or WhatsApp no: 9483908000.