IMD issues red alert for Dakshina and Uttara Kannada, coastal and south interior K'taka till Jul 20
Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jul 18: Under the influence of a low pressure area over central and adjoining north Bay of Bengal, isolated extremely heavy rainfall is very likely over coastal and south interior Karnataka for the next three days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
The IMD has issued a red alert for July 19 and 20 in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada and south interior Karnataka.
The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSDNMC) has observed that with the rainfall continuing in the same intensity Cauvery reservoir will likely reach its full capacity in three days. Harangi and Kabini reservoirs have already reached full capacity.
It has also issued a flood alert, based on IMD report, in the coastal and western ghat regions.
Due to the widespread rainfall in these regions in the last two days, flooding in coastal and western ghats areas are likely.
Meanwhile, the district administration of both Kodagu and Udupi districts have already announced holidays for schools and PU colleges as a precautionary measure. A holiday was also declared for the five taluks in Dakshina Kannada district.
Heavy rains lash Mangaluru and surrounding areas as well.
Also, as the water level in Netravati River breached danger level in Uppinangady, all crest gates were opened in two dams built across Netravati River.
The overflowing river had already inundated over 15 houses in Aladka in Panemangaluru, Bantwala taluk on July 18.
People were moved to a safe place on Wednesday night. A school playground and coconut plantation in Aladka were also flooded.
In Kodagu too, both Cauvery and Lakshmana Tirtha rivers were overflowing.
According to X user @ravikeerthi22, who tracks weather developments in the western ghats, with particular reference to Kodagu regions, due to more water inflow from Bhagamandala side, which is witnessing incessant rains, and widespread rains in the catchment area are likely to make Cauvery flow above warning level at Napoklu by July 18 night.
“People living near river banks are already asked to shift to a relief camp nearby by Kushalanagara tehsildar,” he posted.
According to him, Benguru in Kodagu also received 82mm rainfall till 12.30 on July 18.
KSNDMC has issued a notice stating that Harohalli in Aalru-Siddapur gram panchayat of Kodagu district witnessed a landslide on July 18 at around 11.30 am.
In view of the escalated developments in the region, Kodagu district administration has banned night vehicular movement (except emergency services) at Sampaje Ghat road, which connects Madikeri and Mangaluru as there are chances for landslides at some places.
The ban is on till July 22 from 8 pm to 6 am.
People travelling to Mysuru are advised to use Charmadi Ghat road instead.
Traffic disruption is also expected in Mysuru-Nanjanagudu highway, as Kabini River started to overflow onto the highway.
Meanwhile, coastal Karnataka’s Castle Rock in Uttara Kannada received the highest rainfall in Karnataka, as per the rain record issued on July 18 by IMD. Castle Rock received 240mm rainfall between 8.30am on July 17 to 8.30am on July 18.
More water incoming from Bhagamandala side & widespread rains should make Kaveri flow above Warning level at Napoklu in coming hours.
— ರವಿ ಕೀರ್ತಿ ಗೌಡ (@ravikeerthi22) July 18, 2024
People living near to River Banks are already asked to shift to near by Relief Camp by Kushalanagara tashildhar#KodaguRains #KarnatakaRains https://t.co/ORzLlARR4s
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
