Monsoon was active in K'taka areas

Bangalore, Sep 14: 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.

Rainfall amounts in the state: Agumbe 8, Kottigehara 7, Ponampet 6, Mani, Humchadakatte 5 each, Honavar, Ankola 4 each, Shirali, Mulki, Yellapura 3 each, Mudibidre, Subramanya, Kundapur, Karkala, Sirsi, Joida, Madikeri Sringeri 2 each. Bajpe, Kota, Udupi, Karwar, Talaguppa, Jayapura 1 each.

Forecast valid until Tuesday 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: Light to moderate rain likely to occur at most places over all the districts of coastal karnataka and ghat areas of south interior karnataka at many places over remaining distraicts of south interior karnataka dn at a few places over all the districts of north interior karnataka.

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.

Forecast for Bangalore city: Generally cloudy. Light rain likely.

Surface winds will be strong and gusty at times.

UNI