Bengaluru, other parts of Karnataka to see rainfall for rest of the week, says IMD

Rain is expected in Bengaluru, Karnataka, as well as other parts of the state till June 17, weather agencies forecasted.

Published on: Jun 12, 2024, 11:52:37 IST

By Yamini C S

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Weather agencies predicted rainfall in Bengaluru and several other parts of Karnataka for the rest of the week, even issuing ‘yellow’ alerts over some areas.

Bengaluru witnesses steady rainfall after a harsh start to the summer. (PTI)

The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) quoted data from the SAC-ISRO and said, Bengaluru, specifically, the BBMP limits, is set to see scattered very light to light rains, with maximum and minimum temperatures likely to be around 30 degrees Celsius and 21 degrees Celsius, respectively.

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Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘yellow’ alert for heavy rains, thunderstorm and gusty wind (30 to 40 kmph) over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Belagavi, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Vijayapura, Yadgir, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts.

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The IMD also predicted rainfall till June 17 in Uttara Kannada, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Yadgir, Bagalkote, Belagavi, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu districts, as well as many places over Interior Karnataka, Coastal Karnataka, North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka.

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In district-wise data of rainfall from March 1 to May 31 this year in Karnataka, as many as 18 districts saw “excess” rainfall, while three, namely, Raichur, Chikkamagaluru and Hassan, saw “large excess” rainfall. Ten districts experienced “normal” rainfall over the period, and there were no districts with “deficit”, “large deficit” or “no rain”.

Udupi district saw the most rainfall on Tuesday.

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Yamini C S
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