A landslide occurred on Puttur By-pass Road, which is also called Bantwal-Mysuru road and National Highway 275, officials said on Friday.

Mangaluru: In the backdrop of heavy rains in the district, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Mullai Muhilan on Thursday issued orders declaring holiday for schools and PU colleges in the district on Friday, August 2.

Kasaragod: In view of continued heavy downpour across the district, District Collector K. Inbasekar has issued order to declare a holiday for schools and colleges in the district on Friday, August 2.

Udupi: Udupi Deputy Commissioner Dr. Vidya Kumari on Thursday issued an order declaring holiday for educational institutes on Friday, August 2.

Kumta: Amid widespread fear due to recent landslides near Shirur in the taluk and Wayanad in Kerala, a viral video showing a railway track collapse near Mirjan in Kumta has sparked concern among the public. However, authorities have confirmed that the video is fake.

Moodbidri: Heavy rains on Wednesday night led to the collapse of a house in Janata Colony of Borugudde, under the jurisdiction of Nellikaru Gram Panchayat, resulting in the death of a 68-year-old woman.

More than 15 families have been evacuated as the Belthangady-Moodbidri State Highway is covered in rainwater, forcing the Moodbidri Police, the linemen and the local youngsters to strive till 3 am on Thursday to ensure the people and their cattle reached safer venues. No casualty has been reported so far.

Following a red alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for Dakshina Kannada district for the next 24 hours, Badriya Juma Masjid in Kokkada, Belthangady taluk, has decided to open its doors round the clock to assist those affected by the floods.