Heavy rains batter coastal Karnataka

NT Correspondent

Mangaluru: The India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for Coastal Karnataka and Kodagu on July 8.

Southwest monsoon was active over Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka and normal over North Interior Karnataka.

Rainfall occurred at most places over Coastal Karnataka; and at many places over Interior Karnataka. Several places in Karnataka experienced heavy rainfall recently.

Kollur in Udupi district recorded 15 cm of rainfall, making it one of the highest amounts. Kumta and Gersoppa in Uttara Kannada district received 13 cm and 12 cm respectively, while Castle Rock recorded 11 cm.

Other areas that experienced significant rainfall include Kottigehara in the Chikkamagaluru district with 11 cm, and Honavar, Shirali, Gokarna, and Manki in the Uttara Kannada district, each receiving 9 cm of rainfall. Belthangadi and Subramanya in Dakshina Kannada district recorded 8 cm each.

Additionally, Mangaluru in Dakshina Kannada district, Ankola in Uttara Kannada district, Bhagamandala in Kodagu district, and Hunchadakatte in Shivamogga district also experienced substantial rainfall.

The weather forecast for Bengaluru for the next 24 hours is generally a cloudy sky with light to moderate rain. Surface winds are likely to be strong at times. Maximum and minimum temperatures aare expected to be around 28 and 20 degrees Celsius respectively.