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Fishermen asked not to venture into the sea

With the coast continuing to receive heavy rain since three days, the weathermen have predicted more rain till August 29 in coastal Karnataka as well as Malnad regions.

While Kota in Udupi district received 120 mm rainfall during 24 hours ending 8 a.m. on Saturday, Panambur received 90 mm, Mangaluru City and airport received 70 mm rainfall each during the period.

It rained almost throughout the day in Mangaluru and other parts of coastal Karnataka that disrupted life as well as the Vitla Pindi celebrations in the region.
Raising yellow alert, the India Meteorological Department has cautioned heavy rain in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, and Kodagu districts.

There would be squally weather in the sea with wind speed reaching 45-55 kmph likely in Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka coasts. IMD has asked fishermen not to venture into these sea areas during the period.