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Bay of Bengal Depression: Heavy Rain Alert for 13 Karnataka Districts!
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News18•20-09-2026, 08:52
Bay of Bengal Depression: Heavy Rain Alert for 13 Karnataka Districts!
- •Depression in the Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain to Karnataka for the next 3 hours.
- •Yellow alert issued for 13 districts: Bidar, Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Koppal, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Tumakuru, Bengaluru, Bengaluru Rural, Chikkaballapur, Kolar.
- •Rain expected in Bengaluru, North Interior, South Interior, and Coastal regions until September 24.
- •Strong winds of 30-40 kmph likely from September 20 to 22, with thunderstorms continuing for 3-5 days.
- •The much-awaited rain brings joy to farmers after a monsoon deficit and rising temperatures.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Bidar, Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Koppal, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Tumakuru, Bengaluru, Bengaluru Rural, Chikkaballapur, and Kolar districts due to a depression in the Bay of Bengal.
The widespread rainfall and weather alerts across Karnataka were triggered by a depression formed in the Bay of Bengal, which prompted the Indian Meteorological Department to issue warnings.
From September 20 to 22, strong winds are expected to blow at speeds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. Additionally, rain with thunder and lightning is forecasted to continue for the next 3 to 5 days across Bengaluru, the South Interior, North Interior, and Coastal districts.
