IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert for Dakshina Kannada and other coastal districts

The IMD has forecasted heavy rains to lash the coastal districts of Karnataka yet again, issuing a ‘yellow’ alert on Tuesday for many regions. Check the full list here.

Published on: Aug 24, 2022, 09:37:47 IST

By Yamini C S

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After a brief break last week, it seems like rain is making a comeback in the coastal districts of Karnataka, after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a ‘yellow’ alert for many regions on Tuesday.

IMD predicts heavy rain in Karnataka's coast, issues a yellow alert. (ANI)

The Karnataka State National Disaster Management Centre's (KSNDMC) daily report for Tuesday indicated that rainfall distribution was scattered across the state with a normal monsoon activity.

Dakshina Kannada district received the highest rainfall on Tuesday, with Narikombu and Navooru in the Bantwal Taluk receiving 201 and 173.5 mm rainfall, respectively, while, Thekkaru in Belthangadi Taluk received 168.5 mm precipitation.

In its 24-hour rainfall map, the KSNDMC showed more blues near the Dakshina Kannada district.

IMD issued a ‘yellow’ alert for Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu and Shivamogga districts on Tuesday. A yellow alert is indicative of isolated heavy rains that are more than 64.5 mm.

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The state recorded an average minimum temperature of 18.8 degrees Celsius at Kodagu District, while Raichur recorded the average maximum temperature of 33.1 degrees Celsius.

The KSNDMC said the highest rainfall recorded on Wednesday was in Dharwad with 28 mm precipitation, while Bagalkote had the highest humidity of 100%.

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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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