Udupi records 18 cm rainfall

Bangalore, Sep 9 (UNI) Following is a summary of observations recorded by the weather office here at 0830 hrs today.

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

Rainfall occurred at most places over Coastal Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka and at many places over North Interior Karnataka.

Very heavy rainfall amounts in (cm): Udupi 18, Bantwal 16, Mani 14.

Heavy rainfall amounts in (cm); Agumbe 12, Mudibidre, Kota 11 each, Belthangady, Siddapura (Udupi) 10 each, Mulki, Dharmasthala 9 each, Bajpe, Karkala, Kundapur, Sulya, Madhugiri 8 each, Panambur, Puttur, Mangalore, Bijapur, Nelamangala, Pavagada 7 each.

Other chief amounts of rainfall (cm): Chittapur, Bhagamandala, Virajpet, Kottigehara, Kanakapura, K R Pet 6 each, Sedam, Napoklu, Sringeri, Mudigere 5 each, Honavar, Bagewadi, Kammardi, Channapatna, Madikeri, Ponampet, Thirthahalli, Koppa, Davanagere 4 each, Bhatkal, Karwar, Talikote, Kundagol, Aurad, Somwarpet, Madapura, Kadur, Huliyurdurga, Sira, Soraba, Alur, Basaralu, Hoskote, Ramanagara, Nagamangala, Chintamani 3 each.

Forecast Valid until Thursday morning : Rain/thundershowers likely to occur at most places over Coastal Karnataka and at many places over Interior Karnataka.

Forecast for Farmers:Light to moderate rain likely to occur at most places over all the districts of Coastal Karnataka and at many places over all the districts of North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka.

Heavy rainfall warning: Heavy to very heavy rain likely to occur at a few places over coastal karnataka and ghat areas of South Interior Karnataka during next 48 hours. Heavy rain may also occur at isolated places over remaining parts of South Interior Karnataka and North Interior Karnataka during the same period.

Local forecast:Generally cloudy. Rain likely surface winds will be strong and gusty at times.

UNI GM1858