Karnataka rain alert conditions are expected to intensify from October 15, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds across Bengaluru and several other districts for five days. The forecast covers coastal Karnataka, Malnad, central and northern Karnataka, and the old Mysuru region, with rainfall intensity varying by location.
Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru South, Tumakuru, Mysuru and Chamarajanagar are expected to receive heavy rain accompanied by thunderstorms and winds of 30-40 kmph on October 15. Light to moderate rain, with thunderstorms and gusty winds in several areas, is forecast for Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Mandya, Hassan, Kodagu, Shivamogga, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Ballari and Vijayanagara.
The forecast indicates another spell of intense weather for Bengaluru on October 16. Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru South, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru and Shivamogga may receive heavy rain with thunderstorms and strong winds. Light to moderate rain is expected in Tumakuru, Davanagere, Kolar, Mandya, Chikkaballapur, Ballari, Vijayanagara and Chitradurga.
On October 17, heavy rain is forecast in Davanagere, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Mysuru, Shivamogga and Kodagu. Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural, along with Ramanagara, Chamarajanagar, Ballari, Chitradurga, Kolar, Mandya, Tumakuru, Chikkaballapur and Vijayanagara, may receive light to moderate rain.
The forecast for October 18 includes the possibility of heavy rain in isolated areas of Ballari, Vijayanagara, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga and Davanagere. Moderate rain and winds may affect Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru South, Chikkaballapur, Chamarajanagar, Chitradurga, Kolar, Mandya, Tumakuru, Hassan, Kodagu and Mysuru. On October 19, light to moderate rain is expected in parts of Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Shivamogga and Kodagu.
Coastal Karnataka is also likely to see thunderstorms during the period. On October 16, isolated heavy rain is forecast in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada, while Dakshina Kannada and Udupi may receive isolated heavy rain on October 17. Uttara Kannada and Udupi could see isolated heavy rain on October 18 and 19, with moderate rain expected in several parts of Dakshina Kannada.
In north Karnataka, isolated moderate rain with thunder and lightning is expected on October 15 in Dharwad, Gadag, Koppal and Haveri. Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag and Haveri may receive isolated heavy rain on October 16, with winds reaching 40-50 kmph in parts of the region. Similar conditions are forecast in these districts on October 17 and 18, while several districts may receive moderate rain and strong winds. The forecast period ends on October 19 with thunderstorms and moderate rain possible in parts of Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Koppal, Raichur, Bagalkot, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura and Yadgir.
The weather department has also indicated that the northeast monsoon is expected to begin in Karnataka from October 15. The forecast places Bengaluru’s roads, drainage network, traffic movement and outdoor construction activity under renewed weather pressure during the five-day period. Authorities and residents will have to monitor local updates as rainfall and wind conditions may differ significantly between districts and even within urban areas.
