Bhatkal records 17 cm of rain

Bangalore, June 1 (UNI) Following is a summary of observations recorded by the Weather Office here at 0830hrs today.

Monsoon was vigorous over Coastal Karnataka and active over South Interior Karnataka. Rainfall occurred at few places over North Interior Karnataka.

Very heavy rainfall amounts (cm): Bhatkal 17, Karkala, Shirali 16 each, Kundapur, Ankola, Udupi, Agumbe 13 each.

Heavy rainfall amounts (cm): Kollur, Kumta 11 each, Mudibidre, Honavar, Bhagamandala, Kammardi, Kalasa, Sringeri 9 each, Linganamakki, Thirthahalli 8 each, Yellapura, Siddapura, Karwar, Hosanagar 7 each.

Other chief rainfall amounts (cm); Mulki, Subramanya, Londa, Virajpet, Jayapura, Madikeri 6 each, Belthangadi, Sulya, Sirsi 5 each.

Forecast valid until Saturday morning: Rain/thundershowers likely to occur at most places over Coastal Karnataka, at many places over South Interior Karnataka and at a few places over North Interior Karnataka.

Farmers Weather Bulletin: Heavy to very heavy rain may occur at most places over all the districts of Coastal Karnataka. Moderate to heavy rain may occur at most places over ghat areas of South Interior Karnataka. Light to moderate rain likely to occur at many places over Belgaum, Dharwad, Haveri districts of North Interior Karnataka; at a few places over Bellary, Davanagere, Chitradurga, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore Urban, Mandya, Mysore and Chamarajnagara districts of South Interior Karnataka and at isolated places over remaining districts of North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka.

Heavy rainfall warning: Heavy to very heavy rain may occur at a few places over Coastal Karnataka and ghat areas of South Interior Karnataka during next 48 hours.

FISHRIES WARNING: Strong onshore winds from southwesterly direction speed occasionally reaching 45 to 55 kmph likely along off Karnataka coast during next 48 hours Local forecast: Generally cloudy. One or two spells of light rain.

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