Rainfall
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Over 25,000 Hectares of Crops Lost, 180 Homes Damaged as Rains Batter Dharwad
Dharwad : Due to the low-pressure system, the Karnataka State Weather Department has forecast rainfall in Dharwad and the flood-prone areas of Bennin Halla and Tupari Halla from October 9 to 16. Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu, also the Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, directed all officials of various departments to coordinate with taluk administration, stay stationed at…
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Karnatak Weather Update: IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Heavy Rainfall in Nine Districts
Hubballi: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the retreat of the southwest monsoon from Karnataka within two days, with conditions favorable for the onset of the northeast monsoon in South Interior Karnataka. A yellow alert has been issued for nine districts, including Bengaluru Urban, Tumakuru, and Mysuru, on October 16 and 17, predicting heavy rainfall. Widespread heavy rainfall is…
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State News
Rain Alert: Yellow Alert Issued for Seven Districts in Karnataka
Hubballi: The Meteorological Department has forecasted that rainfall will increase further in Karnataka from next week. A yellow alert has been issued for the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, and Shivamogga. Rain is expected in the districts of Belagavi, Bagalkote, Bidar, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur, Vijayapura, Yadgir, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, Chamarajanagar, Chitradurga,…
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World News
Typhoon Shanshan Strikes Southern Japan, Nearly 4 Million Urged to Evacuate
Tokyo: Nearly 4 million residents in southern Japan have been urged to evacuate as Typhoon Shanshan struck on Thursday, unleashing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain, and perilous storm surges on Kyushu island, leaving many without power. The Japan Meteorological Agency has released an unusual emergency warning, forecasting severe flooding and landslides throughout Kyushu, the southernmost main island, with expected record-breaking rainfall.…
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USA
California Sees Rare August Snowfall in Sierra Nevada Amid Heatwaves and Wildfires
This summer, Californians have faced extreme heatwaves and wildfires, but unexpectedly, snow has dusted the Sierra Nevada mountains. On Saturday, an unusual snow system brought snowfall to the region, marking the first August snow in over 20 years. Deputy Sheriff Larry Rich described the scene at Minaret Vista, southeast of Yosemite National Park, as a “winter wonderland” amid summer, creating…
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State News
Heavy Rainfall Alert: Yellow Alert Issued for 17 Karnataka Districts
Bengaluru: The Meteorological Department has forecasted heavy rainfall in coastal districts until August 28, and a yellow alert has been issued for several districts. Yellow alerts have been declared for Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Belagavi, Chikkamagaluru, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur, Yadgir, Ballari, Chitradurga, Davangere, Hassan, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, and Vijayanagara districts. Rain is also expected in Chamarajanagar, Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara,…
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Hubballi-Dharwad
Dharwad: July Rainfall Surpasses 30-Year Average
Dharwad: The district has experienced a significantly wetter July than usual, according to the latest Agromet Advisory Service Bulletin. The district recorded a staggering 239.2 mm of rainfall last month, far exceeding the 30-year average of 129.7 mm for July. Record-Breaking Rainy Days A meteorologist at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, noted, “What’s particularly striking is not just the…
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IMD Predicts More Intense Rainfall as Season Peaks
As India grapples with severe weather events across multiple states, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued forecasts indicating above-normal monsoon rainfall for the latter half of the season. With recent tragedies in Kerala, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh highlighting the devastating impact of extreme rainfall, the IMD’s projections for August and September have drawn significant attention. Here are the key…
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