Bengaluru, July 7 -- Widespread monsoon rains continued to batter several parts of Karnataka on Tuesday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools and colleges in multiple districts as a precautionary measure. With heavy rainfall triggering overflowing rivers, uprooted trees, waterlogging and fears of landslides in the Malnad and coastal regions, district administrations moved swiftly to ensure the safety of students.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for Karnataka's coastal districts and an Orange Alert for several interior regions, warning of extremely heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours.

In Chikkamagaluru district, holidays have been declared in six taluks due to incessant rain. Primary a...