Four people have died due to the heavy rain lashing the coastal and south interior districts of Karnataka over the past few days, an official said on Thursday.

Karnataka Governor Vajubhai R. Vala on Thursday opened his official residence, Raj Bhavan, in the city centre for the public to visit the historic building.

The Karnataka High Court on Thursday denied bail to the main accused in the murder case of cattle trader Hussainabba Jokatte.

As former Indian Prime Minister A.B Vajpayee breathed his last on Thursday, state government has declared holiday for schools and colleges across the state, it is said in a press release.

With heavy rains upto 25 cm lashing coastal and south interior districts of Karnataka, the state is working to shift people stranded in flood-hit regions, an official statement said on Thursday.

Many roads including state highways have reportedly been caved in following the heavy downpour in Malnad.

The road near Melpal in NR Pura has dramatically caved-in. The incident took place between Melpal-Hodsalu villages. The road caved in by 10 feet for around 300 meters. Due to which, the roads connecting tens of villages has been disrupted.

Appropriate measures will be taken to evacuate Hattihole village’s people who are badly hit by rains. Concerned authorities have already visited the spot and would take appropriate steps to evacuate people Said Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.

In a tragic incident, three persons killed in rocksliding that occurred due to heavy rainfall near Katageri in Madikeri. Yashwant, Venkataramana and Pawan were killed in the incident.