The Met Department has forecast high waves in the range of 3.5 to 4.6 metres along the coast of Karnataka from Mangaluru to Karwar and strong wind reaching 50 to 60 kmph. The Fishermen are advised to not venture into the sea. In Kodagu, the intensity of rain has reduced, but Cauvery and Lakshmanathirtha are at spate in 52 locations. Landslides are reported from 14 places. <br />''<br />''NDRF teams have rescued 561 people so far. At present, 566 dislocated people are accommodated in nine relief camps. Due to tree fall and flooding, eight roads are blocked.<br />'' <br />''District in-Charge Minister V. Somanna visited calamity-hit localities in Kodagu today. The Water Resources Minister Ramesh Jarkiholi met the NDRF team in flood-affected areas of Chikkodi taluk in Belagavi district. He also met Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope and requested him to inform Karnataka in advance before releasing the water from their dams.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C. N. Ashwathnarayan has informed that District in-Charge Ministers are camping in flood-hit regions to oversee rescue and relief work. The World Renowned Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary is closed for tourists and the public from 6th of August due to flooding. Another tourist destination, Jog falls on Sharavathi river has gained its full glory as water falling from 830 feet makes a magnificent visual treat.</span><br />