Bengaluru, June 9 -- With the southwest monsoon becoming more active across Karnataka, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for five districts, warning of extremely heavy rainfall over the next three days.

Districts including Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi have been placed under red alert due to the possibility of very heavy rain accompanied by strong winds of 30-40 kmph.

Officials said residents in coastal and Malnad regions should remain on high alert as there is a risk of flooding, landslides, and other rain-related disruptions.

An orange alert has been issued for Belagavi, Dharwad, Haveri, Hassan and Kodagu, where heavy rainfall is also expected. Moderate to heavy ...