Mangaluru: A red alert has been issued in Dakshina Kannada (DK) district following heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding. In response, the district administration has declared a holiday for all Anganwadi centers, primary schools, high schools, and pre-university colleges on Saturday, July 6.

Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan, in an official statement, clarified that this precautionary measure applies only to primary, high schools, and PU colleges. Degree colleges and institutions of higher education will remain open.