Karnataka Weather Alert: Heavy Rain to Keep Bengaluru and Nearby Districts Soaked Till September 22

Heavy rain has been lashing Karnataka for the last three days, causing canals to overflow and water to enter fields, damaging standing crops. The Meteorological Department has announced that the rainfall will continue until September 22, 2025. A yellow alert has been issued for several districts, including Bengaluru.

Districts Under Yellow Alert

The districts under yellow alert include Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Chitradurga, Chikkaballapur, Kodagu, Hassan, Kolar, and Tumkur. In addition, coastal areas such as Udupi, Uttara Kannada, and Dakshina Kannada are also expected to receive heavy rainfall.

In Bengaluru and surrounding areas, the weather will remain generally cloudy with moderate rain and thundershowers. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 27°C while the minimum may hover near 20°C.

Rainfall Report Across Karnataka

On September 19, as per the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), 18 districts recorded widespread rain including Chikkaballapur, Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara, Bengaluru Urban, Kolar, Gadag, Dakshina Kannada, and Udupi. Districts such as Vijayapura, Koppal, and Tumkur received moderate showers.

Other districts like Yadgir, Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, Chamarajanagar, Uttara Kannada, Kodagu, and Mandya also reported moderate rainfall. Meanwhile, Bidar, Raichur, Bagalkot, Ballari, Dharwad, Vijayanagar, Shivamogga, Mysuru, Haveri, and some areas of Davangere recorded scattered rain.

Impact on Crops and Farmers

Due to the continuous downpour, canals in some districts have started overflowing, and floodwater has entered agricultural fields. This has led to crop damage in several parts of Karnataka, causing worry among farmers. Officials are closely monitoring the situation while urging residents to stay alert in rain-affected districts.

With more rain forecast till September 22, the coming days are likely to bring further challenges for farmers and residents across Karnataka.