Rain declines: Fishermen rescued; landslide

• Netravathi River in full spate; Schools declare holiday

Mangaluru/Udupi: The heavy rain that was lashing Karavali since three days has declined slightly since Wednesday. The city witnessed good rainfall in the evening and night.

The coast guard rescued over 8 fishermen after their trawler lost control due to turbulent waves in deep sea. A landslide that occurred near Jodupala on Mani-Mysuru highway blocked movement of vehicles.

The low-lying areas near Kinnigoli were inundated. Due to intermittent rains, Phalguni River has been flowing above danger mark causing flood-like situation in several areas of Gurpur-Kaikamba.

Netravathi River has been flowing above the danger mark and the Tahasildar of Bantwal has declared holiday for schools in the taluk on Thursday August 16^th. Holiday has also been declared for schools in Sullia for Thursday.