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- Heavy monsoon rains are forecast for coastal and hilly Karnataka, prompting district authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi on August 4.
- In Dakshina Kannada, holidays cover anganwadis up to high schools or PU college depending on the taluk, while Udupi has closed anganwadis, primary and high schools district-wide.
- Heavy rain is also expected in Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru on August 4 and 5, with winds of 30-50 kmph forecast.
- The heaviest recorded rainfall so far was 15 cm at Joyida in Uttara Kannada, and moderate rain is expected in several other districts including Bengaluru.
What to watch next
- Whether school closures are extended on August 5 as heavy rain is forecast to continue in Uttara Kannada and Udupi
- Any further district-wide rain warnings for Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru
- Whether rainfall totals exceed current highs such as 15 cm at Joyida, indicating intensifying monsoon conditions
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