Monsoon in Karnataka: Heavy rains rattle Mangalore, Udupi; schools shut

National Weather Forecasting Centre has predicted heavy rains in Kerala and the coastal Karnataka region till June 2

Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning wreaked havoc in Karnataka on Wednesday, compelling the state to shut down schools and colleges across coastal Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district. Mangaluru and Udupi were the worst affected, with reports of property loss and waterlogging coming from several areas.

Private weather forecast agency Skymet today said, "Southwest Monsoon has now covered entire Kerala, most parts of Coastal Karnataka and some more parts of Bay of Bengal." The weatherman added, "Conditions remain favourable for Southwest Monsoon further advance covering parts of Northeast India during the next 24 to 48 hours".

Schools in Karnataka will remain closed