A holiday has been declared for all the agnanwadis, schools, and pre-university colleges (up to 12th grade) today, August 1, 2024, in Dakshin Kannada District of Karnataka.
Dakshina Kannada: A holiday has been declared for all the agnanwadis, schools, and pre-university colleges (up to 12th grade) today, August 1, 2024, in Dakshin Kannada District of Karnataka amid the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall (Orange Alert) by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in that district.
As per the news agency ANI report, the Deputy Commissioner of the district, Mullai Muhilan, on Wednesday warned the fishermen not to venture into the sea for fishing tomorrow and further advised the public to avoid low-lying areas and to take necessary precautions to ensure safety from the rain. Furthermore, the residents were also urged to stay indoors and follow the official instructions to minimise any risks.
“The district administration is also on high alert, with emergency services and relief teams ready to respond to any situation,” Muhilan was quoted as saying to news agency ANI. According to the India Meteorological Department(IMD), Very heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Mahe on July 31; Coastal Karnataka on August 1 and August 2 and South Interior Karnataka during Julu 31 to August 2, 2024.
“Heavy rainfall very likely at isolated places over Coastal & South Interior Karnataka during 31st July04th August; Telangana on 31st July; Kerala & Mahe on 01st & 02nd August; Tamil Nadu on 01st August and North Interior Karnataka during 31st July-02nd August,” IMD in a press release said.
(With ANI Inputs)