Latest News Live: Orange alert issued in Karnataka's coastal districts till June 17

The entire Karnataka state is very likely to experience widespread rainfall till June 17.
An orange alert (very heavy rainfall) has been put in place for coastal districts till June 17, said CS Patil, Director, IMD Bengaluru.

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Orange alert in Karnataka till June 17

The entire Karnataka state is very likely to experience widespread rainfall till June 17. An orange alert (very heavy rainfall) has been put in place for coastal districts till June 17: CS Patil, Director, IMD Bengaluru