IMD red alert active: Extremely heavy rain batters Karnataka’s coastal districts today

The India Meteorological Department has maintained a red alert for June 17, warning of exceptionally heavy rainfall in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada. With gusty winds up to 50 kmph and widespread thunderstorms, residents face significant disruption as monsoon intensifies across Karnataka’s coastal belt.

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall across Karnataka’s coastal districts including Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada on June 17.

This alert covers other districts such as Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, and Kodagu, with orange alerts in Belagavi, Hassan, and South Interior Karnataka. The widespread rainfall is driven by two weather systems: an upper air cyclonic circulation over Marathwada and a trough extending to coastal Andhra Pradesh.

"The widely distributed rainfall across Karnataka is attributed to two prevailing weather conditions, an upper air cyclonic circulation over Marathwada and a trough extending up to coastal Andhra Pradesh across Telangana," said a senior IMD scientist.

The rainfall is expected to continue through June 20, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kmph in some areas.

Residents in coastal and interior regions have been advised to exercise caution, especially in red and orange alert zones.

"Scattered moderate and scattered heavy & very heavy rains are likely today with gusty winds in coastal & hilly districts of the state," tweeted the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre.

In Bengaluru, a yellow alert is in place with light to moderate rainfall expected, along with thunderstorms and gusty winds up to 50 kmph. Temperatures across the state are forecast to range between 20°C and 27°C.

While rainfall intensity may reduce from June 19 onward, occasional showers are still expected.

The IMD’s warnings aim to prepare residents and authorities for potential disruptions caused by the intense monsoon activity affecting Karnataka’s coastal and interior districts.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Karnataka’s coastal districts including Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada on June 17. Widespread rains, thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 50 kmph are expected, with orange and yellow alerts in adjoining regions.
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IMD issues red alert for heavy rain in Karnataka

Key Facts
  • Two weather systems, including an upper air cyclonic circulation over Marathwada and a trough extending to coastal Andhra Pradesh, are driving widespread rainfall across Karnataka and coastal regions.TimesnownewsUdayavani3
  • IMD has issued red alerts for extremely heavy rainfall in coastal and Malnad districts including Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, and Kodagu for June 17.UdayavaniFreepressjournalIndianexpress+25
  • Orange alerts have been issued for Belagavi, Hassan, and South Interior Karnataka districts such as Kodagu, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, and Mysuru due to very heavy rainfall on June 17.UdayavaniNews18Freepressjournal+14
  • Bengaluru is under a yellow alert with forecasts of moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph on June 17 and 18.UdayavaniNews18Thedailyjagran3
  • Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) warns of gusty winds accompanying heavy rains in coastal and hilly districts of Karnataka.Freepressjournal
  • Residents in red and orange alert zones are advised to exercise caution due to expected wind speeds up to 50 kmph in coastal and interior districts.ThedailyjagranTimesnownews
  • On June 17, the red alert remains active for coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada due to expected extremely heavy rainfall.UdayavaniFreepressjournalIndianexpress+14
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu districts on Tuesday, June 17.
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A senior scientist at IMD Bengaluru explained that two weather systems are fuelling the widespread rainfall, as per TOI report. "The widely distributed rainfall across Karnataka is attributed to two prevailing weather conditions, an upper air cyclonic circulation over Marathwada and a trough extending up to coastal Andhra Pradesh across Telangana," the scientist said.
Timesnownews
Timesnownews
Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada, and Dakshina Kannada have all been placed under a red warning, which denotes exceptionally severe rains.
Thedailyjagran
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Meanwhile, scattered heavy rainfall is predicted in isolated regions of the state. The rainfall is likely to be accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. The rainfall is likely to continue for the next three to four days, said IMD.
Freepressjournal
Freepressjournal
Meanwhile, with monsoon intensifying across India, extremely heavy rains are expected in several parts of Karnataka. On June 17, a red alert is in place for the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada, indicating the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall.
News18
News18
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange’ alert for Karnataka on Tuesday, indicating heavy to very heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, with speed reaching 40-50 kmph, across the state.
Indianexpress
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Number of districts under red alert
6
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Background Context

IMD forecasts rainy week with easing from June 19

Key Facts
  • IMD forecasts a rainy week ahead with light to moderate rainfall in Bengaluru and surrounding areas from June 16 to 20.UdayavaniFreepressjournal2
  • Rainfall intensity may reduce from June 19 onward, but occasional rain spells will continue in Karnataka.News18
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