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Heavy rain continued to batter Karnataka on Saturday throwing normal life out of gear.

Along with coastal and hilly districts, north Karnataka districts are also bearing the brunt of rain fury. Many districts in the state are facing the threat of floods.

A red alert has been issued for Sunday in Kalaburagi district. The district known for soaring temperatures has turned into a hill station. Schools and Colleges have been closed as a precautionary measure.

Rainfall in the Western Ghats has raised the water levels of river Kali in Uttara Kannada district.

Varada, Kumudwathi, Tungabhadra rivers are flowing to the optimum levels due to rains in the state. Heavy rainfall is predicted in the coastal district of Udupi and a red alert has been issued for Saturday.

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Incidents of landslides have been reported in some districts of Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi. The Kodagu district has also reported landslides and roads have developed cracks due to heavy rains.