IMD Issued Heavy Rainfall Alert Across Karnataka from Tomorrow

IMD Issued Heavy Rainfall: So far, Karnataka has received significantly less rainfall than expected this season, making it feel like winter or summer rather than the monsoon. Although the monsoon entered coastal Karnataka around June 10, the entire state has not received proper rainfall yet.

Except for the coastal regions, proper rain is missing elsewhere. However, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that heavy rains are expected to start frtom June 21. According to the 7-day weather forecast, various parts of the state will experience heavy rain, strong winds, and hot weather in some areas.

Coastal Karnataka: Heavy rain is expected in the Dakshina Kannada district for four days starting June 21. The coastal region—comprising Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada—will see increased rainfall activity. Sustained strong winds are also expected from June 21 to June 25.

North Interior Karnataka: Weather patterns are expected to change significantly. On June 20 and 21, light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and gusty winds is likely, with heavy rain in one or two places. Along with the rain forecast, tomorrow (June 20) will bring hot and humid weather to some areas.

Districts including Bagalkote, Belagavi, Bidar, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur, Vijayapura, and Yadgir will experience moderate rain and high-speed winds.

South Interior Karnataka: Heavy rain accompanied by wind speeds of 30–40 km/h is likely between June 20 and June 21 in South Interior Karnataka, including Bengaluru and Mysuru. Districts like Bengaluru (Urban & Rural), Chikkaballapura, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Hassan, Kodagu, Mandya, Mysuru, Ramanagara, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, and Vijayanagara will see moderate rain over the next two days.

The IMD has issued a Yellow Alert as heavy rainfall (64.5mm to 115.5mm) is expected in one or two places across coastal districts from June 21 to 25, and interior districts on June 22 and 23. A warning for hot and humid conditions has also been issued. Over the next three days, these conditions are likely to prevail in isolated pockets of the North Interior Karnataka districts.