Agumbe receives heavy rainfall of 27 cm

Bangalore, Aug 13: Following is a summary of observations recorded by the weather office here at 8 30 am on Wednesday, Aug 13.

Southwest monsoon was vigorous over South Interior Karnataka and active over Coastal Karnataka. Rainfall occurred at most places over Coastal Karnataka; at many places over South Interior Karnataka and at a few places over North Interior Karnataka.

Exceptionally Heavy Rainfall amounts (cm): Agumbe 27.

Very Heavy Rainfall amounts (cm): Gerusoppa 21; Bhatkal, Shirali, Tyagarthi 20 each; Kottigehara, Mudigere 19 each; Sringeri, Jayapura 18 each; Puttur, Bhagamandala 17 each; Honavar 16; Subramanya 15; Bantwal, Kollur, Kumta, Jagalbet, Linganamakki, Hosanagar, Kammardi 14 each; Mani, Dharmasthala, Sagar, Talaguppa, Koppa, Balehonnur, Sakleshpura 13 each.

Heavy Rainfall amounts (cm): Karkala, Siddapura, Ankola 12 each; Mangalore, Mudibidre, Yellapura, Madikeri, Thirthahalli 11 each; Mulki, Siddapura 10 eahc; N.R.Pura 9; Bajpe, Kundapur, Virajpet, Arasalu 8 each; Panambur, Sulya, Kota, Karwar, Haliyal, Humchadakatte 7.

Other Chief amounts of rainfall (cm): Belthangadi, Banavasi, Kiravatti, Joida, Mundagod, Khanapur, Shikaripur, Madapura, Alur, Belur 6 each; Sirsi, Dharwad, Shiggaon, Hangal, Savanur, Haveri, Somwarpet, Soraba, Tarikere, Hassan, Sidlaghatta 5 each; Kalghatgi, Lakkavalli, Bangarpet, Honnali 4 each.

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

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

Heavy Rainfall Warning: Heavy to very heavy rain likely to occur at isolated places over Coastal Karnataka and ghat areas of South Interior Karnataka during next 48 hours.

FISHRIES WARNING: Strong onshore winds from westerly direction speed occasionally reaching 45 to 55 kmph likely along off Karnataka coast during the 24 hours.

Outlook for subsequent two days: No significant change is expected over the State.

Local forecast for Bangalore: Generally cloudy. Rain likely.

UNI