Amid heavy downpour, IMD issues red, orange & yellow alerts in Karnataka; Check areas

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued red, orange and yellow alerts for various parts of the southern state on Wednesday.

Updated on: Jul 6, 2023, 13:20:59 IST

By Yamini C S

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Rain continued to lash parts of Karnataka on Thursday, bringing life to a standstill as several areas saw flooding and inundation, even taking two lives in Dakshina Kannada district this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also issued red, orange and yellow alerts for various parts of the southern state on Wednesday, with schools, colleges and other educational institutions remaining closed in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts in the midst of heavy downpour.

Schools, colleges remained closed in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts in the midst of heavy downpour. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Mangaluru was one of the top wettest places in India on Thursday, recording 225 mm of rain. Other coastal cities, Karwar and Honnavar, also found themselves in the list of top 10 most wettest places in India on Thursday, witnessing 179 and 131 mm of rain, respectively, according to Skymet Weather.

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The IMD also said the southwest monsoon was active over the state, with rainfall occurring at most places over coastal Karnataka and other interior parts. The department forecasted rain or thundershowers at most places over the state till Saturday.

The IMD also said heavy rain is expected over the following districts in Karnataka: Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Belagavi, Haveri, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Kodagu, Gadag, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Davanagere, Vijayanagara and Dharwad.

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It even issued a thunderstorm warning till Saturday, saying that some isolated places in the state may receive showers along with lightning, with gusty winds reaching the speeds of 40 to 50 kmph. The IMD had announced a “red” alert for the Uttara Kannada district, an “orange” alert for the Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Belagavi, Haveri, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu and Shivamogga districts, and a “yellow” alert for Dharwad, Gadag, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Davanagere and Vijayanagara districts.

It continued to predict one or two spells of light to moderate rain for Bengaluru city till the end of the week with maximum and minimum temperatures likely to be around 27 and 20 degrees Celsius, respectively.

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Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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