KSNDMC issues very heavy rainfall warning

The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), based on forecasts from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), has issued a heavy to very heavy rainfall advisory for several districts in Karnataka. The warning is in effect from June 22 to June 25, 2024.

The cyclonic circulation over the northeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal persists at altitudes between 3.1 and 5.8 km above mean sea level. Additionally, the trough at mean sea level runs off the south Maharashtra-north Kerala coasts. The cyclonic circulation over Vidarbha and neighboring regions has become less marked.

Coastal and adjacent districts of Malnad are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extreme rainfall from June 22 to June 25, 2024. There are also warnings for strong winds and potential landslides.

The heavy rainfall is expected to cause localized flooding, road waterlogging, reduced visibility, traffic disruptions, and potential damage to vulnerable structures. Landslides and damage to crops are also possible.

June 22, 2024

• Dakshina Kannada and Udupi: Scattered to widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rain/thundershowers.
• Uttara Kannada: Isolated heavy to very heavy rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).
• Kodagu: Scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rain/thundershowers and gusty winds (30-40 kmph).
• Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru: Scattered heavy to very heavy rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).
• Kalaburgi, Bidar, and Mysuru: Isolated heavy rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).
• Other Districts of South Interior Karnataka: Light to moderate rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).
• Other Districts of North Interior Karnataka: Light to moderate rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).

June 23, 2024

• Coastal Districts: Scattered heavy to very heavy rain with isolated extremely heavy rain/thundershowers.
• Kodagu: Scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy rain/thundershowers and gusty winds (30-40 kmph).
• Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru: Scattered heavy to very heavy rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).
• Belagavi, Bidar, and Mysuru: Isolated heavy rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).
• Other Districts of South Interior Karnataka: Light to moderate rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).
• Other Districts of North Interior Karnataka: Light to moderate rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).

June 24, 2024

• Coastal Karnataka: Scattered heavy to very heavy rain with isolated extremely heavy rain.
• Kodagu, Shivamogga, and Chikkamagaluru: Scattered heavy to very heavy rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).
• Mysuru, Mandya, and Hassan: Scattered heavy rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).
• Dharwad, Gadag, and Haveri: Isolated heavy rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).
• Other Districts of South Interior Karnataka: Light to moderate rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).
• Other Districts of North Interior Karnataka: Light to moderate rain/thundershowers with gusty winds (30-40 kmph).

Recommendations:

• Check traffic conditions before travel.
• Follow issued traffic advisories.
• Avoid frequently waterlogged areas.
• Stay clear of vulnerable structures.