Karnataka weather update: No respite from rain, but 5 districts continue to see deficit in July

The police have issued road safety tips for Bengaluru residents in light of the monsoon season. The IMD predicted more rain in the coming days.

Updated on: Jul 12, 2023, 11:01:59 IST

By Yamini C S

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There was no respite from rain in Karnataka on Tuesday, with weather agencies predicting more to come during the rest of the week, especially in the coastal regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted in its daily bulletin, thunder showers at most coastal areas of the southern state, and in the South Interior Karnataka (SIK) and North Interior Karnataka (NIK) regions till at least Friday.

The IMD issued “heavy rainfall” and thunderstorm warnings over Karnataka, giving a “yellow” alert over Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. (ANI)

The department on Tuesday also issued “heavy rainfall” and thunderstorm warnings over the state for the next few days, giving a “yellow” alert over Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

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The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) on Tuesday said Mangaluru and Madikeri taluks in Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu districts, respectively, saw the most rainfall over the last 24 hours. The average minimum and maximum temperatures in the state on Tuesday were 19.9 degrees Celsius, recorded at Hassan district, and 35.6 degrees Celsius, recorded at Yadgir District, respectively, the KSNDMC said.

In an analysis from July 1 to July 11, the centre said 13 districts in Karnataka saw “excess” or “large excess” rainfall, while 12 districts saw “normal” rainfall. Five districts, namely, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kolar, Mandya and Kodagu, continued to see a “deficit”.

Bengaluru city to witness rain till Friday

Bengaluru city woke up to thick fog on Wednesday morning, having seen light to moderate rain the evening before for several hours. The Karnataka capital is expected to see couple more days of light to moderate rain and generally cloudy sky. Surface winds are also likely to be strong at times, and the city will have maximum and minimum temperatures of around 26 and 21 degrees Celsius, respectively, the IMD said.

Bengaluru city police also issued guidelines to residents for safe travel in the midst of downpour.

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Cops shared “Road safety tips to prevent ‘monsoon mishaps’” on Twitter, listing the below factors:

Improve visibility: Change worn-out wiper blades
Defeat fogging: Inspect your ac system
Tackle sliding: Swap out balding tires
Signify safety: Use turn signals and follow lane discipline
Distance matters: Maintain safe driving distance and follow traffic rules

“Get home safe, regardless of the weather. #bettersafethansorry,” the department tweeted.

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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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