Karnataka Weather Alert: IMD Issues Orange Alert for Multiple Districts, Cloudy Bengaluru On Yellow Alert

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has upgraded and issued an orange alert for North Interior Karnataka, while a yellow alert remains in place for Coastal and South Interior Karnataka districts including Bengaluru from April 1 to 4. It must be noted that Bengaluru woke up to cloudy skies and a pleasant breeze this morning, setting the stage for an impending wet spell.

Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected

According to the latest IMD bulletin released on April 1, the state will witness cloudy weather accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 km/h during this period. Light to moderate rain is expected in parts of North Interior Karnataka, with heavy showers likely in some areas.

The IMD also predicted widespread moderate rainfall in the Southern Interior and Coastal Karnataka regions, with isolated heavy rain. Dry conditions are expected to return after this spell.

The sudden change in weather conditions is attributed to a depression over the Odisha coast, which may intensify into a cyclone.

Districts Under Orange Alert

IMD has placed the following districts under a orange alert: Bagalkot, Ballari, Belagavi, Bidar, Bijapur, Chitradurga, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Koppal, Raichur, Vijayapura, Gadag, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Yadagiri, and Vijayanagara. These districts are expected to experience severe weather conditions, including thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, with the possibility of hailstorms in certain areas on April 1-2.

Districts Under Yellow Alert

IMD has issued a yellow alert for several districts in Karnataka, anticipating heavy rainfall and potential hailstorms.

Coastal Karnataka: Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, and Udupi.

South Interior Karnataka: Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Tumkur, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Ramanagara, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Davangere, and Chitradurga.

Weather Forecast for the Next Few Days

Coastal Karnataka will experience thunderstorms, lightning, and squally winds on April 1 and 2. On April 3 and 4, heavy rain along with thunderstorms and squalls are expected. No weather warnings have been issued for April 5.

In North Interior Karnataka, thunderstorms, lightning, and hailstorms are expected from April 1 to 3. While thunderstorms and lightning will continue on April 4, the hailstorm warnings will subside. No weather warnings have been issued for April 5.

For South Interior Karnataka, thunderstorms, lightning, and squally winds are forecasted on April 1 and 2. On April 3, heavy rain, along with thunderstorms and squalls, will occur. On April 4, residents should prepare for thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms, and heavy rain. No weather warnings are in place for April 5.

Hailstorm Warning:

The IMD has issued a specific warning for hailstorms in North Interior Karnataka from April 1 to 3, with South Interior Karnataka also likely to experience hailstorms on April 3. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions during this period.