Karnataka: As heavy downpour continues to wreak havoc in the region, all colleges, schools and Anganwadi centres in Kodagu district of Karnataka have been closed for two days including Thursday and Friday, as rain continues to wreak havoc in the region. The directions come after the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued 'Red Alert' in Kodagu for the next 48 hours.

Flood situation in Maharashtra & Karnataka continues to be of concern due to incessant and heavy spells of rain and release of water from major reservoirs over the last few days; Army assisting authorities of both the states in carrying out relief & rescue operations #Floods2019 pic.twitter.com/H08yb6RwNF