Karnataka Weather: IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Coastal Districts, Yelow Alert for Several Areas
The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across Karnataka over the next seven days, with heavy rain expected in coastal districts and a Yellow Alert issued for several areas until October 25.
The northeast monsoon has regained strength across Karnataka, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting widespread rainfall across several parts of the state over the next seven days. Karnataka Weather: IMD Warns of Heavy Rain in Coastal Districts, Yelow Alert for Several Areas.
According to the weather department, rainfall activity is expected to intensify further towards the weekend due to a low-pressure area that has formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal.
The coastal districts of Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, and Uttara Kannada are likely to witness the most significant impact, with moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning expected until October 25.
Rain-bearing weather is also forecast across much of southern interior Karnataka. Districts including Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Mysuru, Mandya, Hassan, Kodagu, and Chikkamagaluru are expected to receive thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph.
The IMD has advised residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions during adverse weather conditions. In view of the expected rainfall intensity, the IMD has issued a Yellow Alert for Mysuru, Kodagu, and Chamarajanagar districts from October 23 to October 25.
Hassan district has also been placed under a Yellow Alert beginning October 23, which will remain in effect for the following three days. Meanwhile, North Interior Karnataka, including Bagalkote, Belagavi, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, and Vijayapura, is expected to experience largely dry weather. However, isolated light rain cannot be ruled out in some areas during the forecast period.
