Heavy monsoon rains continued across coastal and Malnad Karnataka, disrupting normal life in Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, and other regions. A red alert has been issued, and several rain-related incidents have been reported, including one death in Kodagu. Mangaluru: The southwest monsoon made a forceful advance over Karnataka on Sunday, unleashing relentless rain across the coastal and Malnad regions and prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for the state’s coastal belt. Dakshina Kannada bore the brunt of the downpour, with gusty winds and rough seas compounding the impact. Water levels in rivers such as the Netravati surged, flooding agricultural fields and inundating low-lying areas. The IMD has warned fishermen against venturing into the sea amid high wave activity. In Mangaluru, several parts of the city reported waterlogging, particularly at Pumpwell, where the stormwater canal overflowed, submerging roads and stalling traffic near the underpass at the flyover for hours. Rain-triggered incidents were reported across the region. In Puttur, a woman suffered minor injuries when a partially demolished wall near the Mahalingeshwara Temple …