Karnataka heavy rain alert conditions are expected across Bengaluru and more than 12 districts from October 15 to 19, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain in several areas and strong winds. The forecast also marks the likely start of the northeast monsoon in the state from October 15.
Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru South, Tumakuru, Mysuru and Chamarajanagar are expected to receive heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and winds of 30 to 40 kmph on October 15. Several other districts, including Ballari, Chikkaballapur, Chikkamagaluru, Kolar, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Hassan, Kodagu, Mandya, Shivamogga and Vijayanagara, may receive light to moderate rain with thunderstorm activity in some areas.
The forecast indicates another spell of heavy rain for parts of Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru South, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru and Shivamogga on October 16, along with strong winds. Light to moderate rain is expected in several areas of Tumakuru, Davanagere, Kolar, Mandya, Chikkaballapur, Ballari, Vijayanagara and Chitradurga.
On October 17, heavy rain is forecast in Davanagere, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Mysuru, Shivamogga and Kodagu districts. Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara, Chamarajanagar, Ballari, Chitradurga, Kolar, Mandya, Tumakuru, Chikkaballapur and Vijayanagara may receive light to moderate rain.
The weather department has forecast isolated heavy rain in Ballari, Vijayanagara, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga and Davanagere on October 18. Moderate rain and winds are likely in Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru, Chikkaballapur, Chamarajanagar, Chitradurga, Kolar, Mandya, Bengaluru South, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural and Tumakuru. On October 19, light to moderate rain is expected in parts of Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Shivamogga and Kodagu.
Coastal Karnataka is also expected to see thunderstorms and rain during the five-day period. On October 15, parts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi may receive moderate rain with thunder and lightning, while most of Uttara Kannada is likely to remain dry. On October 16, isolated heavy rain is forecast in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada. Heavy rain may continue in isolated areas of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi on October 17, followed by isolated heavy rain in Uttara Kannada and Udupi on October 18 and 19.
In north Karnataka, isolated moderate rain with thunder and lightning is forecast in Dharwad, Gadag, Koppal and Haveri on October 15. Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag and Haveri may receive isolated heavy rain on October 16, with winds reaching 40 to 50 kmph. Similar conditions are forecast in parts of these districts on October 17 and 18. Several districts, including Bagalkot, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Vijayapura and Yadgir, may receive moderate rain and winds during the period.
The forecast places Bengaluru and other urban districts under a period of recurring thunderstorms and strong winds, while the intensity and distribution of rain are expected to vary by location. The India Meteorological Department’s five-day outlook covers the period from October 15 through October 19.
