Bengaluru, May 21 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday issued a red alert for Uttara Kannada district as heavy rains battered several parts of the state.

According to the weather office, light to moderate rain was expected in Bengaluru, while intense rainfall was likely in many coastal districts.

IMD Karnataka Scientist, Latha Sridhar, said, "In Bengaluru, light to moderate rain is expected in the coming days. Red alert has been issued in Uttar Kannada district for today. Heavy to heavy rainfall is likely over Udupi and Dakshin Kannada districts, also in Shivamogga and Chikmagalur."

Meanwhile, a low-pressure area will likely form over the East Central Arabian Sea off the North Karnataka-Goa coasts during the next 1...