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India Today
03-07-2025
- Climate
- India Today
Heavy rain expected across Karnataka for a week, coastal districts on alert
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Karnataka over the next seven days, warning of 'heavy to very heavy rain' in multiple districts and 'extremely heavy rainfall' in isolated to the IMD, the weather system is being influenced by a monsoon trough passing through central and eastern India, in combination with an offshore trough stretching along the Maharashtra-Karnataka coastline. This is expected to bring significant rainfall activity, particularly in coastal and interior its daily weather report, the IMD said that coastal districts including Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, and Udupi are likely to experience 'heavy to very heavy rain' accompanied by wind speeds of 30-40 kmph on Thursday, with 'extremely heavy rainfall' predicted at isolated spots. Similar conditions are expected to persist for two days before easing slightly, although light to moderate showers are likely to continue thereafter. 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 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 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 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 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 IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
IMD forecasts heavy rain, strong winds across Karnataka for a week
Bengaluru, The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast widespread rainfall across Karnataka over the next seven days, with "heavy to very heavy rain" expected in several districts and "extremely heavy rainfall" likely at isolated locations. IMD forecasts heavy rain, strong winds across Karnataka for a week The weather pattern is being influenced by the monsoon trough passing through central and eastern India, along with an offshore trough extending along the Maharashtra-Karnataka coast, the IMD said in a statement. According to daily weather report, "heavy to very heavy rain" accompanied by winds of 30-40 kmph is likely in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, and Udupi on Thursday, with "extremely heavy rainfall" at isolated places. Similar conditions are expected to persist along the coast for the next two days, gradually decreasing in intensity thereafter, though light to moderate rain is likely to continue, the statement added. In north interior Karnataka, Belagavi district is likely to receive "heavy to very heavy rain" with wind speeds of 40–50 kmph on July 3 and 4. Dharwad is also expected to receive "heavy rainfall". Light to moderate rain with gusty winds is likely across Bidar, Bagalkot, Gadag, Haveri, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur, Vijayapura, and Yadgir throughout the forecast period. In south interior Karnataka, "heavy to very heavy rainfall" is expected in Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Shivamogga, and Kodagu on July 3 and 4, with "extremely heavy rain" possible at isolated places on July 3. Other districts, including Ballari, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Chamarajanagar, Chikkaballapura, Chitradurga, Davangere, Kolar, Mandya, Mysuru, Ramanagara, Tumakuru, and Vijayanagar, are likely to experience "light to moderate rain" with wind speeds of 40–50 kmph on most days. Rainfall intensity is expected to reduce across much of the state from July 7 onwards, though "light to moderate rain" with gusty winds may continue in several districts until at least July 9. In Bengaluru and surrounding areas, the forecast indicates generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain over the next 48 hours. Winds of 40-50 kmph are expected, with maximum and minimum temperatures around 27 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius respectively. The Meteorological Centre in Bengaluru has advised residents, especially in flood and landslide-prone areas, to remain alert and follow local advisories. N Puviarasan, head of the Meteorological Centre, Bengaluru, said the department is closely monitoring the situation and will issue regular updates. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Bengaluru weather: IMD warns of heavy rainfall in the city, across Karnataka
Heavy rainfall has been predicted in Bengaluru with the IMD issuing an alert for the city. On Wednesday, the minimum and maximum temperatures were in the range of 21 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively, with showers in several parts of the city. IMD Scientist N Puviarasan on Wednesday said, "We are giving alerts for heavy rainfall in Bengaluru today and tomorrow. Most places will receive light to moderate rainfall and heavy rain is likely at a few places. We expect extremely heavy rainfall tomorrow over coastal Karnataka and adjoining areas like Shivamogga, Chikmangaluru, Belagavi. Rains will continue for the next 4-5 days. Yellow alert has been issued for Bengaluru and orange alert has been issued for coastal Karnataka.' He said red alert has been issued for Karnataka on Thursday. IMD issues warning for Karnataka The southwest monsoon, which had halted for almost two weeks, has become active again with rains in several parts of Karnataka on Thursday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day warning for Karnataka, predicting "widespread" rainfall in nearly all districts until June 17. Play Video Play Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now In the early hours of Thursday, Dharwad district experienced torrential rainfall, causing waterlogging in several areas. According to the weather department, rainfall will remain widespread in coastal and north interior Karnataka until June 17. Live Events Meanwhile, rainfall will be "fairly widespread" in south interior Karnataka until June 14 before turning "widespread" for the next three days. In coastal Karnataka districts, the IMD has forecast "heavy to very heavy rain with sustained wind at 30 to 40 kilometer per hour (kmph), which likely to occur at a few places and extremely heavy rain likely to occur at one or two places over Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi districts." For north interior Karnataka, the IMD said, "Heavy to very heavy rain with sustained wind at 50 to 60 kmph likely to occur at a few places and extremely heavy rain with sustained wind likely to occur at one or two places over Belagavi, Dharwad and Gadag districts." "Heavy rain with sustained wind at 40 to 50 kmph likely to occur at one or two places over Koppal, Haveri, Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Kalburgi and Raichur districts. Moderate rain with sustained wind at 40-50 kmph is likely to occur at most places over Bidar and Yadgir districts," IMD said in its report. In south interior Karnataka, heavy to very heavy rainfall has been predicted with sustained wind at 50-60 kmph, which are likely to occur at a few places and extremely heavy rain with sustained wind at the same speed is likely to occur at one or two places over Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu districts. "Heavy rain with sustained wind (40-50 kmph) likely to occur at one or two places over Ballari, Bengaluru (Rural), Bengaluru (Urban), Chikkaballapura, Mandya, Ramanagara, Tumakuru, Mysuru, Davangere, Hassan and Vijayanagar districts. Moderate rain with sustained wind (40-50 kmph) likely to occur at most places over Chamarajanagar, Chitradurga and Kolar districts," IMD said.
Scroll.in
27-05-2025
- Climate
- Scroll.in
Bengaluru records highest-ever rainfall for May
Bengaluru has recorded its highest-ever rainfall for the month of May, the Deccan Herald reported on Monday. As of 6 am on May 26, the city received 307.9 mm rainfall, the India Meteorological Department said. The previous record for May was set in 2023, when Bengaluru received 305.4 mm of rain, The New Indian Express reported. In May 2024, the city received 181.5 mm of rainfall and 270.2 mm in May 2022. During this year's pre-monsoon season, which began on March 1, Bengaluru Urban recorded 340.6 mm of rainfall, which was 155 mm above normal, the Deccan Herald reported. The southwest monsoon arrived in Karnataka on May 24, nearly 10 days ahead of schedule. It reached Kerala on the same day. Bengaluru city will experience more rain in the coming days, N Puviarasan, the director-in-charge of the India Meteorological Department in Bengaluru, told The New Indian Express. The weather agency has issued a five-day red alert for southern interior areas of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, till Tuesday. An orange alert will remain in effect until the end of the month. A red alert requires authorities to 'take action', while an orange alert requires them to 'be prepared' for extreme weather events. On Monday, Bengaluru recorded a maximum temperature of 26.7 degrees Celsius, which was 5.3 degrees below the normal of 32 degrees Celsius. Heavy rainfall and lower-than-normal temperatures have led to a spike in viral infections, especially respiratory illnesses, The Times of India reported. 'We're seeing an increase in upper respiratory tract infections, especially the common cold, cough and flu-like illnesses,' the newspaper quoted Darshana Reddy, senior consultant in internal medicine at the city's Altius Hospital as saying. 'The sudden weather shift and rise in humidity are creating the perfect recipe for viruses to thrive and spread.' Meanwhile, Mumbai has also recorded its highest rainfall for May in 107 years. The India Meteorological Department's Colaba observatory in South Mumbai has logged 295 mm of rainfall so far this month, surpassing the previous high of 279.4 mm recorded in May 1918.
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Climate
- New Indian Express
307.9mm Bengaluru records wettest May ever
BENGALURU: While Bengalurueans are reminiscing about the city's weather, a record has been set. The city this year has recorded its highest cumulative rainfall for May. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru city recorded 307.9mm of rain between May 1 and May 26 (up to 11.30 am). With this, the city has beaten the all-time high record rainfall for the month of May set in 2023, when the city received 305.4 mm of rain. 'With the onset of monsoon, Bengaluru city will experience more rain in the coming days,' IMD Bengaluru, director-in-charge, N Puviarasan told The New Indian Express. According to IMD, the city recorded a cumulative rainfall of 181.5 mm in May 2024. In May 2022, the figure was 270.2 mm. Up to 5.30 pm on Monday, Bengaluru city recorded 5 mm of rain. While HAL Airport saw 3.6 mm, Kempegowda International Airport weather station recorded 0.4 mm. Bengaluru also recorded a 5.3 degrees Celsius dip in maximum temperature on Monday. The city recorded a maximum of 26.7 degrees Celsius as against the normal 32 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon has covered all of Karnataka except Bidar on May 26. The monsoon entered Kerala and Karnataka simultaneously on May 24. 'Caution and warnings were also issued to State Government agencies a week in advance about the heavy rain forecast,' Puviarasan added. Meanwhile, the IMD has issued a red alert for coastal Karnataka and the Western Ghats region, an orange alert for north interior Karnataka, and a yellow alert for south interior Karnataka for the next 4-5 days. The IMD has also issued a strong wind alert, Puviarasan said, while ghat regions along with Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Kodagu, Mysuru, and surrounding areas will experience strong winds at a speed of 50-60 kmph. The rest of Karnataka will experience strong winds of 40-50 kmph. He also cautioned that along with sustained continuous rainfall, most parts of Karnataka will experience heavy short-duration rain spurts.
