Heavy rain forecast in Karnataka, yellow alert in DK, Udupi

Bengaluru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rains in Karnataka for four days following which a Yellow alert has been issued in Bengaluru and coastal regions.

The Bengaluru city, Bengaluru Rural, coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada and Udupi are to witness heavy showers.

The rain is going to lash Hassan, Shivamogga, Ramanagar, Kodagu and Chikkamagalur districts.

Heavy rainfall is also predicted in Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar districts of south Karnataka. Yellow alert has been sounded in Bengaluru and coastal districts.

It has also been warned of rain with lightning and thunder in most districts of the state. Bengaluru will experience lightning and thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday.

North Karnataka districts of Bagalkot, Bidar, Gadag, Koppal, and Raichur will not be affected by rainfall.

A yellow alert is a signal of just watch and the weather condition during this alert is heavy rain from 7.5 to 15

(With inputs from IANS)