Mangaluru: With incessant rains lashing over Dakshina Kannada, the district administration has declared holiday to schools and colleges across the district on Saturday.
A red alert has been issued following warning from the meteorology department. District Disaster Management Authority has been asked to take necessary steps to handle any situation arising from the weather conditions.
The fishermen have been asked to refrain from venturing into the sea for fishing and tourists have been urged not to visit beaches for the next few days. All the district and taluk officials have been asked to be at their deputed place of duty.
A tollfree number 1077 has been opened to handle grievances in this regard. Complaints and grievances can be alerted on WhatsApp number-94839080000