Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Oct 23: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for the coastal districts of Karnataka due to expected heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds over the next few days. In addition, a yellow alert has been declared for 27 districts across the state as widespread rain is forecast to continue.

The IMD reports that intense rainfall has been recorded in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada over the past few days, with similar conditions expected to persist.

“Heavy showers and thunderstorms are likely in coastal areas tomorrow, with wind speeds reaching 30 to 40 km/h,” an IMD official said. The possibility of floods and landslides in vulnerable hilly regions has been highlighted.

Moderate rainfall is expected in the south interior districts, including Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Mandya, Mysuru, Kolar, Tumakuru, Shivamogga, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, Davanagere, Chitradurga, Chamarajanagar, Chikkaballapura, and Ramanagara, where yellow alerts remain in effect.

Northern interior districts such as Belagavi, Bidar, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Kalaburagi, Bagalkote, Koppal, Raichur, Vijayanagara, Yadgir, and Ballari are expected to receive heavy rainfall, with certain parts of Haveri at risk of flooding.

In Bengaluru Urban, rain is forecast tomorrow evening, likely between 5 pm and 8 pm, with cloudy skies throughout the day. Wind speeds will range between 14 and 24 km/h. The maximum temperature is predicted to reach 26.5 degrees celsius, while the minimum will be around 20 degrees celsius, the IMD said.

Residents are advised to take necessary precautions, especially in flood- and landslide-prone areas, and to stay tuned to official weather updates.