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Northeast monsoon active across Karnataka with rain alert for next 4 days
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News18•15-10-2026, 22:00
Northeast monsoon active across Karnataka with rain alert for next 4 days
- •The northeast monsoon has intensified across Karnataka, bringing much-needed relief to farmers facing drought conditions
- •The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for coastal, central, and south interior districts of Karnataka
- •Bidar, Kalaburagi, and Yadgir are expected to receive moderate rainfall, while heavy rain with thunder is likely in other regions
- •In Bengaluru, heavy evening rains caused severe waterlogging and massive traffic congestion, especially on Hosur Main Road and near Chandapura
- •Commuters faced hardships due to slow-paced infrastructure work compounded by the downpour and resulting traffic jams
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The Meteorological Department has stated that Bidar, Kalaburagi, and Yadgir districts will receive moderate rainfall.
A yellow alert has been declared on October 16 for the coastal region, central Karnataka districts, and south interior parts.
The evening rain caused waterlogging near the Chandapura railway bridge in Anekal taluk, leading to traffic congestion on Hosur Main Road alongside slow-paced construction work.
