A low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal is likely to bring significant rainfall to the coastal districts of Karnataka, raising fears of a cyclonic system. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted rain until October 4, with heavy wind and thunderstorms expected in Mangaluru, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada districts. Fishermen have been strictly warned not to venture into the sea.

Heavy Rain Forecast for Coastal Karnataka -

The coastal regions of Karnataka are currently facing the impact of a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal, which is causing heavy rainfall and heightening concerns about a potential cyclone. Weather alerts for strong winds and thunderstorms have been issued starting today, with the intensity of rain expected to increase, especially in the Mangaluru and Udupi districts. According to the IMD forecast, the rain is likely to continue for six consecutive days from today. Acer SmartChoice ALG, 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13420H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050-6GB DDR6, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, FHD 15.6"/39.62 cm, 144Hz, Windows 11 Home, Steel Gray, 1.99 KG, AL15G-53,Gaming Laptop

The forecast includes warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms in several areas. The coastal region is expected to face the threat of a cyclone with strong winds. Specifically around Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada, wind speeds may reach 50 to 60 kilometres per hour, accompanying the rainfall. Due to these dangerous conditions, fishermen have been advised not to go out to sea.

Outlook for Bengaluru and Inland Areas -

For Bengaluru and its surrounding areas, the weather is expected to remain cloudy with a chance of moderate rain over the next 24 hours. Across the coast and the inland parts of Karnataka, the heavy downpour will likely ebb and flow, resulting in scattered rainfall from September 30 to October 4. Districts like Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada are likely to experience continued cloudy conditions along with light, drizzling rain. Also Read: Sonu Nigam Honored with 'National Lata Mangeshkar Award' on Nightingale's Birth Anniversary