Belagavi, June 13 -- With intense rain continuing in several parts of Karnataka since Wednesday afternoon, district administrations in Dharwad, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, and Dakshina Kannada declared holidays for all educational institutions on Thursday, citing safety concerns. The IMD issued red alerts in these districts anticipating further downpours, with local authorities urging residents to avoid non-essential travel, water bodies, low-lying areas, and coastal stretches.

In Dharwad, deputy commissioner (DC) Divya Prabhu confirmed that all Anganwadis, schools, pre-university, and degree colleges were closed on Thursday. "Most of the streams and lakes are overflowing, and the public has been advised to follow safety precautions," she sai...