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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Bengaluru to see consistent rainfall this week
BENGALURU: Residents of Bengaluru can expect a week of consistent rainfall, gusty winds, and muggy conditions as weather forecasts from both the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) indicate a stable yet damp monsoon pattern across South Interior Karnataka. According to the IMD, Bengaluru and surrounding districts will see light to moderate rainfall every day till Friday, accompanied by gusty surface winds reaching speeds of 30-50 km/h. Daytime temperatures are expected to remain steady, hovering around 29-30 degrees Celsius, while nights will stay relatively cool at 20-21 degrees Celsius. 'Though the rainfall may not be intense, its persistence combined with wind and cloud cover will keep the region under a blanket of moisture throughout the week,' the weather agency predicted. In its weather bulletin, KSNDMC confirmed that moderate to widespread rainfall is expected across Coastal and Malnad districts, with 'isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall' likely from July 16 onward. For interior regions, including Bengaluru, the forecast pointed to light to moderate rainfall, with no significant disruptions anticipated at present. While yellow alerts have been issued for parts of Coastal and South Interior Karnataka, there are no formal weather warnings for Bengaluru as of now, it said. Till Wednesday, Bengaluru's weather is expected to follow a consistent pattern -- cloudy skies, moderate showers and gusty winds. While the IMD has forecast rain for Thursday and Friday, it has not issued any official alerts or warnings for these days. However, the city may continue to experience scattered showers during this period as well. While Bengaluru is not under any weather alert, the weather agencies have advised residents to be cautious. The coastal belt of Karnataka is likely to see more intense rainfall activity starting Monday.
Time of India
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Children of Keppayyanahatti appeal to CM for urgent water supply to dry village
Mysuru: Five children from Keppayyanahatti village in Ramanpura hobli of Hanur taluk in Chamarajanagar district have written a letter to seeking urgent water supply to their village, which is affected by . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They appealed to the CM for his intervention through a video. In her 2.51-minute video message, Varnika R appealed to the CM that villagers are forced to migrate due to the water crisis. She said that animals and birds are dying due to the lack of water. "We want Kabini water for Ramapura stream, canals, and all the villages of Hanur taluk," she said. "Due to the weak monsoon, there is no greenery in our villages. As we are poor, we are helpless," she stated in her video message. According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) data, Hanur taluk has recorded a -64% deficit in rainfall between June 1 and July 7. The normal rainfall for the taluk in this period is 53.6 mm, but the actual rainfall was just 19.2 mm. It is classified as a large deficit rainfall taluk. Chamarajanagar district recorded a -45% deficit in rain, which put the district under the red category for weak monsoon. The nearest dam for Varnika's village is Udutarehalla, built across a stream. This dam is located 10 kms from the village. "If the Kabini water is diverted to the villages instead of releasing it to the river, the drought problem can be resolved," say villagers. Amjad Khan of Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangha said that when BJP was in power, it was proposed to irrigate the villages through the Udutarehalla lift irrigation project at an estimated cost of Rs 180 crore. "However, now the project has been shelved. This has resulted in a drought-like situation," he said. He urged the state govt to take up both short and long-term solutions for the drought in the region.
The Hindu
29-06-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Reservoir management ensures KRS fills up ahead of Kabini
The Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) across the river Cauvery has attained its maximum level of 124.8 feet ahead of the Kabini reservoir, which is relatively smaller in size with lesser storage capacity. However, sources said that this was more due to reservoir management as the outflow from Kabini in H.D. Kote was maintained at a higher level than the rate of inflow. While the gross storage capacity of the KRS is 49.45 thousand million cubic feet (tmc ft), the storage capacity of the Kabini is 19.52 tmc ft. The storage in Kabini on Sunday, June 29, was 16.39 tmc ft, which is almost 84% of the installed capacity, with the rate of inflow being 20,469 cusecs and outflow being 30,000 cusecs at 6 p.m. on Sunday. The water level of Kabini was hovering around 2,280 feet against its full level of 2,284 feet as on June 18 according to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). While the rate of inflow into the reservoir was 21,579 cusecs, the outflow was maintained at around 9,875 cusecs. Incidentally, the storage in Kabini on June 18 was 17.44 tmc ft; had the water been impounded for two more days, the reservoir would have attained its full level of 2,284 ft, making its storage reach 19.52 tmc ft by June 21 or June 22, assuming a rate of inflow of around 20,000 cusecs. However, the Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd (CNNL) authorities preferred to release the water from the dam, and the outflow has been maintained at a higher rate than the rate of inflow since the last few days. Sources in the CNNL said the water level at Kabini dam tends to be maintained at less than the optimum level, and a buffer of 2 to 3 feet is preferred for safety purpose. The catchment area of river Kapila is in the upstream region, encompassing Wayanad in Kerala. Flashfloods or surge in inflow could lead to sudden discharge from Kabini, which could inundate the low lying regions in the downstream of the dam and create havoc, according to officials. As the KRS was also filling up fast, the authorities thought it would be prudent to release the water from Kabini instead of impounding it. A staggered release was preferable to sudden discharge, the sources added. And with the south west monsoon still active with more rains expected in July and August, there will be more inflow into the dam in the days ahead, the officials said.
The Hindu
22-06-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Krishnaraja Sagar is just 5 ft shy of attaining the FRL
The Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) built across the Cauvery is just about 5 ft away from attaining its full reservoir level (FRL) of 124.80 ft. The reservoir level at 8 a.m. on Sunday was 119.40 ft and was expected to reach the 120-ft mark by Monday. The rate of inflow into the reservoir was 13,359 cusecs owing to moderate to heavy rains in the catchment area of the Cauvery in the upstream. For comparison, the reservoir level on the same day last year was 87.60 ft, according to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). Incidentally, the reservoir breached the 100-ft mark by the end of May, a rare occurrence which has happened only twice in the last 35 years, according to Irrigation Department officials. Though Kodagu and the catchment area of Hemavati in Chikkamagaluru got a breather with rains abating during this week, the monsoon is expected to gain vigour in the days ahead which will augment the rate of inflow into the reservoir. The live storage in the reservoir was 42.29 tmcft as against the gross storage capacity of 49.45 tmcft. The reservoir already holds 86 per cent of its gross storage capacity and the authorities are hoping for an early revival of the monsoon in which case KRS could reach the maximum level of 124.80 ft very soon. The reservoir reached its maximum level on July 24 in 2024. In the other major reservoirs in the Cauvery basin of the State, Hemavati has attained a level of 2,914.57 ft as against the full level of 2,922 ft. The storage in the reservoir was 30.32 tmcft as against the gross storage capacity of 37.10 ft. At Kabini, the water level was 2,277.2 ft as against the full reservoir level of 2,284 ft and the available storage was 15.76 tmc ft as against the gross capacity of 19.52 tmcft. Similarly, the water leel at Harangi was 2,850.81 ft as against the full level of 2,869 ft and the available quantum of water was 6.10 tmcft as against the gross storage capacity of 8.50 tmcft in the reservoir. The installed gross storage capacity of the four reservoirs is 114.57 tmcft as against which the cumulative storage as of Sunday was 94.47 tmcft, which is 81 per cent of the storage capacity, according to KSNDMC.
The Hindu
15-06-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Coastal Karnataka records normal rainfall in June, says KSNDMC
Coastal Karnataka recorded a cumulative 232 mm of rainfall against the normal 280 mm from June 1 to June 13 (till 8.30 a.m.). The departure in rainfall is -17 %, which is normal, according to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). A KSNDMC bulletin on Sunday reported a range of normal rainfall of +19% to –19% and a range of deficit rainfall of -20% to –59%. Highest rainfall in Karnataka It said that Pudu gram panchayat, under Mangaluru taluk in Dakshina Kannada, reported the State's highest 189.5 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Sunday. It was followed by 180.5 mm of rainfall in Neerumarga gram panchayat under Mangaluru taluk. Meramajalu gram panchayat in Bantwal taluk reported 174 mm of rainfall, while Bala gram panchayat in Mangaluru taluk recorded 165.5 mm of rainfall. Patrame gram panchayat in Belthangady taluk reported 162.5 mm of rainfall, Amtadi and Badagabelluru gram panchayats in Bantwal taluk recorded 159.5 mm and 150 mm of rainfall, respectively. In all, 27 gram panchayats in Dakshina Kannada recorded rainfall ranging between 100 mm and 150 mm during the period. The KSNDMC said that Tenka gram panchayat, Kaup taluk in Udupi district recorded 114.5 mm rainfall during the period. Neere gram panchayat in Karkala taluk reported 113 mm of rainfall, and Uliyaragoli gram panchayat in Kaup taluk recorded 100.5 mm of rainfall. It said that widespread rains were observed in five districts, including Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Kodagu and Belagavi, during the same period. Normal South West Monsoon conditions observed in the coastal and adjoining parts of Malnad and some parts of North Interior Karnataka districts, the KSNDMC said. Rain alert The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday that heavy to very heavy rain with sustained winds (40-50 kmph) is likely to occur at one or two places over Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on Monday and Tuesday. It said heavy rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi districts on June 18.
