New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- : Karnataka and Kerala are battling floods as rivers flowing through the states have swelled up after heavy downpour in the region. This is due to the North-East monsoon becoming active over the states.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rains in these states, directing the state administrations to step up action.
An orange alert by the IMD means "be prepared to face any situation arising out of severe weather condition".
According to the weather forecast agency, river Ghatprabha at Gokak falls in Belgaum district of Karnataka at 6 in the morning was flowing at 542.02 meters, which is above its danger level of 542.00 meters.
Krishna at Navalgund in Dharwad district of Kar...