Karnataka weather update: IMD issues ‘yellow’ alert over Coastal districts

Karnataka coastal districts to receive showers as IMD issues 'Yellow' alerts.

Published on: Jan 5, 2024, 16:07:16 IST

By Yamini C S

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After a brief break from rain, Karnataka state is set to receive showers in its coastal districts, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing “Yellow” alerts. The warning was issued over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kodagu and Uttara Kannada districts.

The IMD forecasted rain over coastal Karnataka, South Interior Karnataka and North Interior Karnataka over the next 48 hours. (PTI)

Both Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts saw rainfall on Thursday, which measured about 5.5 mm against the normal average rainfall of 0.11 mm during the month of January, news agency PTI reported. The rain brought respite from heat and was reportedly the result of a whirlwind formed due to low pressure at sea level.

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The whirlwind was at approximately 5.8 kilometres (km) above sea level, and caused the downpour in the twin districts, officials indicated. Bantwal and Belthangady taluks in Dakshina Kannada saw significant amounts of precipitation in particular.

The IMD forecasted light to moderate rain over coastal Karnataka, a few places over South Interior Karnataka and North Interior Karnataka over the next 48 hours. It also issued a heavy rainfall warning over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Mandya and Mysuru districts, with thunderstorms.

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For Bengaluru, the department estimated the possibility of light rain in some areas with a generally cloudy sky. “Fog and mist are very likely during early morning hours in some areas. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to be around 26 and 18 degrees Celsius, respectively,” it said.

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Vijayapura recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 13.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday, the IMD said. Meanwhile, the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) noted that the average minimum temperature across the state was 15.9 degrees Celsius, recorded at Bidar district. On the other hand, an average maximum temperature of 32.3 degrees Celsius was recorded at Uttara Kannada district.

(With PTI inputs)

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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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