Bengaluru, Aug. 3 -- The southwest monsoon has regained momentum across Karnataka, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall over the next three days. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in several districts until August 7, prompting authorities to issue alerts and declare holidays for educational institutions in rain-hit regions.

According to the weather department, coastal Karnataka and the Malnad region are likely to receive the heaviest rainfall. A Red Alert has been issued for Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru, where intense showers are expected to continue. Heavy rainfall accompanied by winds of 30-40 kmph has also been forecast for the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannad...