Coastal Karnataka is reeling under heavy monsoon rainfall for the third consecutive day, prompting a red alert in Dakshina Kannada. Severe waterlogging and traffic congestion plague Mangaluru, with landslides reported in hilly areas. Authorities have closed Anganwadi centers and deployed NDRF and SDRF teams.
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