IMD issued rainfall alert for 11 districts in Karnataka

IMD issued rainfall alert: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for today, February 25, 2026, for approximately 11 districts across Karnataka. While the state is heading into summer, a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal and a cyclonic circulation in the Arabian Sea are bringing unseasonal rain.

The rain is primarily expected in the South Interior and specific North Interior regions:

South Interior & Malnad (6 Districts): Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru, Chikkamagaluru, Mandya, and Chamarajanagar.

North Interior (5 Districts): Yadgir, Raichur, Bidar, Kalaburgi, and Vijayapura.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru, Chikkamagaluru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, Yadgir, Raichur, Bidar, Kalaburgi, and Vijayapura districts. Expect isolated light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning.

In the last 24 hours, Bagalkote and Kalaburgi have already recorded significant unseasonal showers. Despite the rain, minimum temperatures remain above normal in many areas, particularly in Coastal Karnataka (Karwar/Mangaluru). Farmers are advised to protect harvested crops as sudden thundershowers can cause damage.

Avoid standing under trees or near electric poles during lightning.The IMD suggests that this wet spell will likely persist in scattered pockets until February 27, after which dry weather is expected to return across the state.

Also Read: Gold price slightly jump again today: Check 22K and 24K gold rate