IMD Issued Heavy Rainfall Alert in Karnataka: Issued alert on 16 districts

IMD Issued Heavy Rainfall: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall across various parts of Karnataka. The current specific list of 6 districts under an Orange Alert and 10 districts under a Yellow Alert. IMD Issued Heavy Rainfall Alert in Karnataka: Issued alert on 16 district.

Based on recent weather warnings for Karnataka, here is a general breakdown of districts that have been under the specific color-coded alerts.

Orange Alert Districts (Very Heavy Rainfall Likely):

An Orange Alert signifies “Very Heavy” rainfall, typically between 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours. These warnings are often issued for the Malnad and Coastal Karnataka regions. Based on past alerts that align with a higher number of orange districts, the following districts are frequently included:

Chitradurga

Chikkamagaluru

Hassan

Shivamogga

Davanagere

Tumakuru

Ramanagara

Mandya

Mysuru

Kodagu

The search results from the IMD bulletin dated October 10, 2025, indicate that the highest intensity of rain (Heavy to Very Heavy) is expected in districts of South Interior Karnataka which include Chitradurga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Shivamogga, Davanagere, Tumakuru, Ramanagara, Mandya, Mysuru, and Kodagu.

This is the closest match to your query for the districts experiencing the most severe warning, although the number is more than six and the alert may have shifted to a lower category in some areas.

Yellow Alert Districts (Heavy Rainfall Likely):

A Yellow Alert signifies “Heavy” rainfall, typically between 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours, and advises residents to Be Updated on the weather situation.

The districts most frequently placed under a Yellow Alert often include:

Bengaluru (Urban)

Bengaluru (Rural)

Chikkaballapura

Kolar

Ballari

Vijayanagara

Chamarajanagara

Kalaburagi

Raichur

Koppal

Advisory and Precautionary Measures

Orange Alert Areas: Be prepared for potential flooding in low-lying areas, traffic disruptions, and possible damage to vulnerable structures.

Yellow Alert Areas: Be aware of potential localized disruptions, waterlogging, and traffic congestion.

For the most accurate and up-to-date alert information for today, I recommend checking the latest official weather bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) website or local news sources, as these alerts are updated multiple times a day.

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