Karnataka is expected to get heavy rainfall over the next few days, more so with strong monsoon activity over the Arabian Peninsula still affecting the weather in the state.
Red and orange alerts have been issued for several districts, and IMD has issued red and orange alerts for some districts. Residents are advised to be careful, keep an eye out for heavy to very heavy rains, as heavy to very heavy rains are expected in several areas.
According to IMD, a Red Alert has been issued for the coastal and Malnad districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga. These areas are expected to get extremely heavy rainfall, with weather conditions set to be very severe on June 10 and June 11. The forecast has raised fears of flooding, waterlogging, landslides and disruption to normal life in vulnerable areas.
Besides the red alert districts, an Orange Alert has been issued for Raichur, Dharwad, Haveri and Kodagu districts. The weather department has warned that these regions may receive 115 mm of rainfall in 12 hours, with a high risk of localised flooding and travel disruption.
While Bengaluru has not been put into any major weather alert, there will be cloudy skies and light rain through Wednesday and Thursday, with likely cloudy skies and light rainfall in the city from Wednesday through Saturday. We expect there to be a big drop in temperatures with a major drop in temperatures over the coming days, and the state capital's minimum temperature is expected to fall to around 20 degrees Celsius, which would mean slightly cooler weather for the state capital. Traffic officials have warned commuters that intermittent showers and reduced visibility will affect driving in certain parts of the city.
The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre said coastal and interior districts will get the highest rainfall during this period. Residents living in low-lying areas and in areas near riverbanks should therefore be alert and relocate to safer locations if required. Heavy rain could also cause power cuts, public transportation to be disrupted, and so on, as well as other essential infrastructure to be interrupted, authorities warned.
With the monsoon forecast to intensify over the coming 48 hours, officials have advised people to avoid unnecessary travel, especially in coastal and hilly areas where landslides and flooding pose a higher risk. Citizens are advised to closely monitor the IMD and local government alerts and take precautions to minimise risks during the ongoing spell of severe weather.
As Karnataka braces for another round of heavy monsoon showers, emergency response teams and local authorities are on high alert to respond to any weather-related emergencies that may arise in the coming days.
