Bengaluru, Aug. 4 -- While the southwest monsoon has remained largely normal across Karnataka, heavy rainfall continues to batter the coastal and Malnad regions, prompting authorities to issue weather alerts and declare a holiday for schools in several areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts on August 4 and 5, accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-50 kmph.

As a precautionary measure, district administrations in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi have declared a holiday for schools in view of the continuing heavy rains and the possibility of adverse weather conditions affecting normal life.

In Dakshina Kannada district, a ho...