South West monsoon was active in the State

Bangalore, Aug 15 (UNI) Following is the summary of observations recorded in weather office here at 0830 hrs today.

Southwest monsoon was active over coastal karnataka and south interior karnataka. Rainfall occurred at most places over coastal karnataka, at many places over south interior karnataka and at isolated places over north interior karnataka.

Heavy rainfall amounts in Kollur, Bhatkal, Shirali 9 each, Kota, Karkala, Kundapur 8 each Bajpe, Udupi, Gerusoppa, Talaguppa, Jayapura, Kammardi 7 each.

Chief rainfall: panambur, Sringeri, Bangalore City, Bangalore Airport 6 each, Mani, Afzalpur 5 each, Dharmasthala,Puttur, Honavar, Karwar, Bhagamandala 4 each, Madikeri, Hokote 3 each, Manchikere, Humchadakatte 2 each Banavasi, Yellapura, Mandapura, Sakaleshpura 1 each.

Forecast valid until Sunday 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 sosuth 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 distraicts of north interior karnataka.

Heavy rain likely to occur at isolated places over coastal karnataka and south interior karnataka during next 48 hours.

Forecast for Bangalore city: Generally cloudy. Rainthundershowers likely.

UNI HVB 1830