Heavy rain expected across Karnataka for a week, coastal districts on alert
In north interior Karnataka, Belagavi is forecast to receive 'heavy to very heavy rain' on July 3 and 4, with wind speeds reaching 40–50 kmph. Dharwad is also expected to witness 'heavy rainfall', while other districts such as Bidar, Bagalkot, Gadag, Haveri, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur, Vijayapura, and Yadgir may receive light to moderate rain with gusty winds throughout the forecast period.For the south interior region, 'heavy to very heavy rainfall' is anticipated in Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Shivamogga, and Kodagu on July 3 and 4, with the possibility of 'extremely heavy rain' at isolated locations on July 3. Meanwhile, areas including Ballari, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Chamarajanagar, Chikkaballapura, Chitradurga, Davangere, Kolar, Mandya, Mysuru, Ramanagara, Tumakuru, and Vijayanagar are likely to witness light to moderate rainfall accompanied by winds of 40–50 kmph on most days.advertisementRainfall intensity across much of Karnataka is expected to decline from July 7 onwards, although 'light to moderate rain' with gusty winds may persist in several districts until at least July 9.In Bengaluru and its surrounding regions, the forecast points to generally cloudy skies and light to moderate showers over the next 48 hours. Wind speeds of 40-50 kmph are likely, with maximum and minimum temperatures expected to hover around 27 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius respectively.The Meteorological Centre in Bengaluru has urged residents, particularly those living in flood- and landslide-prone areas, to stay alert and follow local advisories as issued. N Puviarasan, head of the Meteorological Centre in Bengaluru, said the department is monitoring the evolving conditions closely and will continue to issue updates as necessary.- Ends
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