Monsoon weak over Coastal and North Interior Karnataka

Bangalore, July 21 (UNI) Following is a summary of observations recorded by the weather office at 0830 hours today.

Monsoon was weak over Coastal Karnataka and North Interior Karnataka.

Rainfall occurred at most places over Coastal Karnataka; at a few places over South Interior Karnataka and at isolated places over North Interior Karnataka.

Heavy rainfall amounts (cm): Dharmasthala, Yelandur 8 each.

Other chief rainfall amounts (cm): Kollur, Kottigehara, B.Durga, Parasurampura 5 each; Belthangadi, Guledgudd, Hiriyur 4 each; Mulki, Sulya, Karkala, Shirali, Hosanagar, Agumbe, Mudigere, M.M.Hills 3 each; Mangalore, Mudibidre, Panambur, Mangalore AP, Bantwal, Udupi, Bhatkal, Siddapura, Madikeri, Sringeri, Jayapura, Sira, Pavgada 2 each; Mani, Puttur, Kundapur, Honavar, Kumta, Ankola, Karwar, Ron, Badami, Bhagamandala, Linganamakki, Koppa, N.R.Pura, Kollegal, Channapatna, Santhebennur, Hosadurga 1 each.

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

Farmers Weather Bulletin: Moderate to rather heavy rain likely to occur at most places over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Chikmagalur, Hassan, odagu, Shimoga districts. Light to moderate rain likely to occur at isolated places over remaining districts of the State.

Heavy rainfall Warning: Heavy rain may occur at isolated places over Coastal Karnataka and ghat areas of South Interior Karnataka during next 48 hours.

Forecast for Bangalore city: Generally cloudy with a spell of rain.

UNI