The district administration has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in ten taluks in Uttara Kannada district following heavy rains in the region. All schools and PU colleges in Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Sirsi, Siddapur, Yellapur, Dandeli, and Joida taluks will remain closed. The announcement of the school and college closure was made by Uttara Kannada district deputy commissioner (DC) Laxmipriya after the issuance of a red alert in the region.