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Heavy Rain Alert Issued For 23 Districts In Karnataka For Next 3 Hours
- •The intensity of the Northeast monsoon is high across Karnataka, bringing continuous rainfall after a dry spell.
- •The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for 23 districts, predicting light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning.
- •Strong winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph are expected alongside the rains, prompting safety warnings for residents and motorists.
- •Heavy evening downpours in Bengaluru caused severe waterlogging, turning major roads and areas like Shampura Main Road and Indiranagar into lakes.
- •Farmers across districts like Dharwad have breathed a sigh of relief as the showers help alleviate earlier drought conditions.
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The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for 23 districts in Karnataka, including Belagavi, Bagalkot, Dharwad, Gadag, Koppal, Haveri, Davanagere, Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Chikkaballapura, Kolar, Bengaluru Urban, and Bengaluru Rural, where light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder, lightning, and strong winds is expected.
People have been advised not to stand under trees during the rain and to stay away from electric poles and electrical equipment. Additionally, motorists are urged to travel with caution due to waterlogging and poor visibility conditions.
Heavy evening rain caused severe disruptions across Bengaluru, creating flood-like situations on Shampura Main Road where two feet of rainwater submerged bikes and entered shops. Roads around Mahadevapura, the Google office, The Rameshwaram Cafe, and Indira Nagar's 100 Feet Main Road were heavily waterlogged and choked with traffic chaos.
