Karnataka Weather Alert: Orange for Coast, Yellow for 11 Districts

The Karnataka Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for coastal districts, warning of increased rainfall after August 26. This comes as part of a broader weather advisory for the state, with several regions expected to experience significant precipitation in the coming days.

Key Points:

• Orange alert issued for coastal districts of Karnataka
• Yellow alert declared for 11 districts including Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada
• Rainfall expected in 18 additional districts across the state

Recent Rainfall Activity: Numerous areas across Karnataka have already reported rainfall, including Kottigehara, Guttal, Tikkota, and Devarahipparagi. Other locations such as Hagaribommanahalli, Davangere, and Gubbi have also experienced recent showers.

Bengaluru Weather Update: The state capital is currently experiencing cloudy conditions. Temperature readings from various locations in and around Bengaluru are as follows:

• HAL: Max 28.7°C, Min 19.3°C
• City Center: Max 28.8°C, Min 20.2°C
• KIAL (Airport): Max 30.1°C, Min 20.5°C
• GKVK: Max 29.8°C, Min 18.4°C