IMD issues heavy rain warning with hailstorm over Karnataka till Sunday

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heavy rainfall warning over some isolated pockets in the state till Sunday.

Published on: Apr 28, 2023, 16:58:04 IST

By Yamini C S

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Amid high temperatures in several parts of Karnataka, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heavy rainfall warning over some isolated pockets in the state till Sunday.

It also issued a thunderstorm warning over all districts of the state and predicted gusty winds with speed reaching 30 to 40 kmph. (HT_PRINT)

Heavy rain accompanied with thunderstorm or hailstorm likely to occur at isolated places over Bidar, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Bagalkote, Raichur, Vijayapura, Ballari, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu and Mysuru districts, the IMD said in its daily bulletin.

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It also issued a thunderstorm warning over all districts of the state and predicted gusty winds with speed reaching 30 to 40 kmph over Raichur, Ballari, Yadgir and Kalaburagi. This came after heavy showers in parts of Kalaburagi on Thursday, a video of which was shared online.

For Bengaluru city, the IMD forecasted a generally cloudy sky with light to moderate rain or thundershowers very likely towards evenings or night time Sunday. “Maximum and minimum temperatures are very likely to be around 33 and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively,” it added.

The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) meanwhile said that the average maximum temperature in the state was 38.9 degrees Celsius, recorded at Raichur district. Maximum temperature in the range of 39 to 41 degrees Celsius recorded in some parts of Raichur, Yadgir, Kalaburagi and Gadag districts.

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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

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