Overview

• The India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for coastal and Malnad regions, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall with gusty winds until July 26
• Dakshina Kannada has closed all schools, colleges and anganwadis on July 25, and holiday orders extend on July 26 to parts of Hassan, Chikkamagaluru and five taluks in Uttara Kannada
• The State Agriculture Department reports that coffee and paddy crops in Kodagu, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru are already suffering damage, leading farmers to shore up drainage and secure farmland
• Fishermen have been strictly warned to stay ashore as wind speeds rise to 40–50 kmph and sea conditions deteriorate
• District administrations have stationed emergency response teams across vulnerable areas to tackle potential flooding, landslips and infrastructure disruptions