New Delhi, June 9 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall activity across several parts of India from 9 June onwards. Despite the relief from rain, heatwave conditions will continue to grip parts of northwest and central India. The weather office has also issued a 'red alert' for coastal Karnataka districts including Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amid forecasts of extremely heavy rainfall in the next two days.

Uttara Kannada is also expected to see heavy rainfall amid the onset of the monsoon in the region. Gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are likely along the coast, with rough sea conditions expected. As a result, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the Arabian Sea.

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