Red alert for Karnataka: Heavy rains forecast for 6 districts for three days

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Red alert for Karnataka: Heavy rains forecast for 6 districts for three days

Bengaluru, June 14, 2025 : Heavy monsoon rains are lashing many parts of Karnataka, with a ‘red alert’ being issued for some districts of the state for the next three days. According to the forecast given by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this rain is being caused by a strong cyclonic circulation and a depression in the atmosphere.

Districts where red alert has been issued:

A ‘red alert’ has been issued for the following 6 districts in view of the possibility of heavy rainfall for the next three days :

  • South Kannada

  • North Kannada

  • Udupi

  • Hassan

  • Chikmagalur

  • Shimoga

Moreover, an ‘Orange Alert’ is in effect in these districts for the next 48 hours from today:

  • Belgaum

  • Dharwad

  • Haveri

  • Mysore (one day)

Yellow alert: Rain to continue for 5 days

Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to continue in the interior parts of the state for the next 5 days . A ‘Yellow Alert’ has been issued for these parts:

  • Bagalkot

  • Haveri

  • Dharwad

  • Belgaum

  • Gadag

  • Bidar

  • Hassan

  • Kodagu

  • Mysore

  • Shimoga

Flood fears: Heavy rain in coastal areas

Coastal and Kalyan Karnataka, North Karnataka have been receiving heavy rains for the past few days, causing flooding in some parts. The Meteorological Department has warned that this situation may continue for another three days.

Possibility of holiday for schools:

Holidays were declared for schools and Anganwadi centers last week in some districts including Dharwad, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, and Kodagu. If the rainfall increases in the coming days, there is a possibility that school holidays will be declared again.

The main reasons behind this rain are:

  • Bay of Bengal Cyclone : ​​Moving at a height of 0.9 km over northwest Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha.

  • Air pressure drop : Located at a height of 5.8 km over southwest Telangana, north Karnataka, and Rayalaseema regions.

  • Low pressure area from central Arabian Sea : Moving over north interior Karnataka at a height of 3.1 km.

Due to all these reasons, monsoon rains are pouring heavily in most parts of the state.

Notice to the public:

  • Avoid unnecessary travel during the rainy season.

  • Those in flood-prone areas should take precautions.

  • Please check local notifications before sending children to school.

  • Take action if residents in low-lying areas need to evacuate for their safety.

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