Starting today, August 14, 2025, Karnataka is expected to experience intensified monsoon rains, with heavy rainfall likely across most districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and Karnataka State Natural Disaster Management Centre (KSNDMC) have issued a yellow alert for 14 districts: Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Belagavi, Bidar, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Vijayapura, Yadgir, Ballari, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, and Shivamogga.Kumarapark Brahma Kumaris Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with D.K. Shivakumar, Promoting Spiritual Bonding
These areas may receive 6-11 cm of rain accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and winds of 30-50 km/h. Coastal districts—Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada are under an orange alert post-August 19, with 11-20 cm of heavy rain expected. Other districts, including Vijayanagara, Tumakuru, Ramanagara, Mysuru, Mandya, Kolar, Davanagere, Chitradurga, Chikkaballapura, Chamarajanagar, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, and Gadag, are likely to see light to moderate rainfall .
in Bengaluru, a yellow alert is in place for the next three days, with light to moderate rain and winds of 30-40 km/h expected. Recorded temperatures include a high of 26.9°C and a low of 19.3°C at HAL, 25.5°C and 19.6°C in Bengaluru City, and 26.2°C and 18.0°C at GKVK. The increased rainfall is attributed to a low-pressure system and cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. What is CDR? What are the Legal Consequences of Misusing CDR? Here’s the Information
Coastal and Malnad regions face risks of flash floods, landslides, and road disruptions. Fishermen have been warned against venturing into the sea. several taluks, including Aland, Agumbe, Kundapura, Manki, Karkala, Gokarna, Siddapura, Mangaluru, Belthangady, Uppinangady, Davanagere, Channagiri, Jagaluru, Honnavar, Sringeri, Kalasa, Tarikere, Hiriyur, Ankola, Sullia, Bantwal, Raichur, Hunasagi, Kurdi, Indi, Kunigal, Gubbi, NR Pura, Koppa, Bhagamandala, Gauribidanur, and Jayapura, have already reported rainfall, leading to waterlogging and traffic disruptions. Driver's Suicide Case Takes Political, Casteist Turn; FIR Filed Against MLA Pradeep Eshwar's Supporters!
Authorities have advised residents to exercise caution during travel, relocate from low-lying areas, protect crops, and avoid waterfalls and rivers. In Bengaluru, waterlogging may cause traffic jams, and unnecessary travel should be avoided. While the rains benefit agriculture, excessive rainfall raises concerns about crop damage.