Southwest monsoon weak in Karnataka

Bangalore, Sep 17 (UNI) Following is a summary of observations recorded by the weather office at 0830 hrs today.

Southwest monsoon was weak over Interior Karnataka. Rainfall occurred at many places over Coastal Karnataka and at isolated over Interior Karnataka.

Chief amounts of rainfall (cm): Shirali, Yellapura 2 each; Bantwal, Dharmasthala, Siddapura, Joida, Haliyal, Sakleshpura 1 each.

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

Farmers Weather Bulletin: Light to moderate rain likely to occur at many places over all the districts of Coastal Karnataka and at a few places over all districts of North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka Local forecast: Partly cloudy. Light rain likely. Surface winds will be strong and gusty at times.

UNI TS1545