Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru/Udupi
Mangaluru/Udupi, Dec 2: In light of the heavy rainfall expected due to Cyclone Fengal, the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi wings of District Disaster Management Authority have announced a holiday for all schools and PU colleges in the district on Tuesday ,December 3.
This includes Anganwadis, government, aided, private primary and secondary schools, and Pre-University Colleges up to Class 12. An orange alert has also been sounded in the twin districts as a precautionary measure. All the other colleges and technical institutes will be functional as usual.
The decision comes following warnings from the Indian Meteorological Department and the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Management Centre regarding the cyclone’s potential impact in the regions. The respective district administrations have issued several precautionary measures to ensure public safety:
- Unsafe buildings: Schools and colleges operating from weak or dilapidated buildings have been advised to refrain from conducting classes or any activities in such structures. Authorities are urged to assess the condition of their buildings and ensure safety.
- Public safety advisory: Due to the anticipated heavy rainfall, the public has been cautioned to avoid areas near rivers, streams, and power lines to prevent accidents.
- Reporting emergencies: In case of any natural disaster-related incidents or potential risks, residents are urged to immediately inform the respective Panchayat or urban local bodies.
For any natural disaster-related concerns, the following emergency numbers are available:
Dakshina Kannada district
24/7 emergency control room:
1077 / 0824-2442590
0824-2220587
0824-2204424
Taluk-wise contact numbers:
- Bantwal taluk: 08255-232500
- Beltangady taluk: 08251-230349
- Mangalore Taluk: 08256-232047
- Moodbidri taluk: 08258-238100
- Mulki taluk: 0824-2294496
Udupi district
24x 7 toll free number-1077
- DC office - 0820-2574802
- Udupi taluk - 0820-2520417
- Karkala taluk - 08258-230201
- Kundapur taluk - 08254-230357
- Brahmavara taluk - 0820-2560494
- Byndoor taluk - 08254-251657
- Kaup taluk - 0820-2551444
- Hebri taluk - 08253-250201