Holiday declared for schools in Mangaluru due to heavy rain and flooding

Heavy rainfall in Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada district has caused flooding in several areas, affecting commuters and inundating buildings. An orange alert has been issued by the India Meteorological Department, predicting continued heavy rain. In response to the severe weather, local authorities declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including anganwadis, primary schools, high schools, and PU colleges, for Tuesday. Officials have been instructed to take precautions to protect residents and livestock. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre has warned of widespread rain due to cyclone Fengal. Local administrations are on alert, and residents are advised to avoid water bodies and stay away from electric lines.