Sirsi records 9 cm rain

Bangalore, Aug 7 (UNI) Following is a Summary of observations recorded by the weather office at 0830 hours here today.

Monsoon was weak over North Interior Karnataka. Rainfall occurred at most places over Coastal Karnataka and at isolated places over Interior Karnataka.

Heavy rainfall warning: Heavy rain may occur at isolated places over Coastal Karnataka during next 24 Hours.

Heavy Rainfall amounts (cm): Sirsi 9; Ankola 7.

Other chief rainfall amounts (cm): Kota, Linganamakki, Khanapur 5 each; Kollur, Hukkeri 4 each; Gerusoppa, Kumta, Siddapura (all Uttara Kannada dt), Hosanagar, Chikodi, Athani 3 each; Mangalore, Panambur, Bantwal, Belthangadi, Shirali, Honavar, Karwar, Yellapura, Bhatkal, Haliyal, Bhagamandala, Sringeri Udupi, Gokak 2 each; Bajpe, Puttur, Siddapura, Karkala (both Udupi dt), Madikeri, Virajpet, Somwarpet, Sagar, Soraba, Mudigere, N.R.Pura, Sambre, Raibagh, Sakleshpura 1 each.

Forecast valid until Wednesday morning:Rain/thundershowers likely to occur at most places over Coastal Karnataka; and at a few places over Interior Karnataka.

Farmers Weather Bulletin:Moderate to heavy rain likely to occur at most places over all districts of Coastal Karnataka. Light to moderate rain likely to occur at many places over Belgaum, Shimoga, Chikmagalur and Kodagu districts; at a few places over Dharwad, Haveri and Hassan districts and at isolated places over remaining districts of North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka.

Local forecast for Bangalore:Partly cloudy. A spell of light rain likely in some areas.

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