Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP)
Mangaluru, Jun 10: In the backdrop of possible heavy rains for the next four days in Dakshina Kannada district, the District Disaster Management Authority has announced ‘Yellow Alert’ on June 11 and 12 and ‘Orange Alert’ on June 13 and 14.
Rain is being experienced throughout Dakshina Kannada district for the last two days and since more rain is expected for the next two days as well, the ‘Orange Alert’ has been announced.
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It stated that as per the forecast by Indian Meteorological Department and as monsoon is active in Kerala, Karnataka coast, and Malnad region, ‘Yellow Alert’ is sounded on June 11 and 12 and ‘Orange Alert’ on June 13 and 14.
The district administration has requested people to be alert. Citizens can call toll free number 1077 if they encounter problems relating to natural disasters.