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Rain Alert: Heavy rains predicted in 5 districts for the next 3 hours
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News18•06-10-2026, 18:40
Rain Alert: Heavy rains predicted in 5 districts for the next 3 hours
- •The Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for Tumakuru, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Dharwad, and Uttara Kannada districts for the next 3 hours.
- •Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kmph is expected.
- •Citizens have been advised to stay away from electrical appliances and exercise caution in waterlogged areas.
- •Heavy overnight rains lashed Bengaluru, with Jigani recording the highest rainfall at 117.75 mm.
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The Meteorological Department has issued a rain alert for Tumakuru, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Dharwad, and Uttara Kannada districts over a three-hour period.
Light to moderate rain accompanied by thunder is likely in isolated places, with winds expected to gust between 30 to 40 kmph along with the downpour.
Heavy overnight rain lashed Bengaluru, with high amounts recorded in areas like Jigani at 117.75 mm, Peenya Industrial Area at 104.5 mm, and Hennagara at 102.5 mm.
