Madikeri: Kodagu district has been experiencing heavy rain for the past two days and a Red Alert has been declared till the morning of July 17. The India Meteorological Department reiterated its red alert for the south interior Karnataka, warning of more rains.
The heavy rainfall has created a chilly atmosphere, significantly reducing the movement of people. As a precautionary measure due to the incessant rains and the forecast of more to come, all schools, colleges and Anganwadis have remained closed for the last two days.






