India weather news Live: Heavy rainfall likely in Karnataka’s coastal regions
India weather news Live: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Karnataka’s coastal regions including Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada districts, for Saturday and Sunday. Amid heavy rainfall in Uttara Kannada district, a total of 264 people have been relocated to relief centres, officials familiar with the matter said.
The officials said that the residents of various villages in Honnavar, Kumta, and Ankola taluks have been moved to safer locations and provided shelter in nearby care centres. Currently, seven centres are operational, with four in Honnavar, two in Kumta, and one in Ankola taluks, with the possibility of more centres opening as needed, as directed by the concerned tahsildars.