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Karnataka Rain: Depression and Heavy Downpour Alert Issued
- •A depression in the Bay of Bengal has created a favorable environment for the northeast monsoon to become active across the state.
- •The India Meteorological Department has forecasted thundershowers accompanied by winds reaching 30-40 km/h for the next three days.
- •Heavy rains with thunder are expected in districts including Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Hassan, and Kodagu.
- •Bengaluru and surrounding rural areas will experience cloudy weather with a possibility of rain or thundershowers during the afternoon and night.
- •North Interior Karnataka regions are likely to experience strong winds with speeds ranging between 40-50 km/h.
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The India Meteorological Department has forecasted thundershowers and cloudy weather in Bengaluru and several districts until October 18. Heavy rains accompanied by thunder and winds reaching 30-40 km/h are expected for three days starting from October 15, with temperatures in Bengaluru ranging from a minimum of 20 to a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius.
The Meteorological Department has issued orange and yellow alerts for several districts. Heavy rain with thunder is likely in Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Hassan, and Kodagu, while Dakshina Kannada and Udupi will experience higher intensity rain.
A depression has formed in the Bay of Bengal, creating a favorable environment for the northeast monsoon to enter the region. The northeast monsoon, which is projected to see a 30% rainfall deficit, has started in neighboring states and is expected to bring rain from October 15 to 22.
