Rain continues to batter Karnataka, red alert in 7 districts (2024)

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Rain continues to batter Karnataka, red alert in 7 districts? ›

Heavy rain continued to batter most parts of Karnataka on Friday. A red alert was issued for seven districts and people were facing the threat of landslides and floods. BENGALURU: Heavy rain continued to batter most parts of Karnataka on Friday.

Bagalkot, Chitradurga and Koppal are the districts which receive the least rainfall whereas Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Hassan, Kodagu, Chickmagalur and Shivamogga districts receive the heaviest rainfall.

Agumbe, in the Western Ghats is known as the Cherrapunji of the South because it receives the highest rainfall in Karnataka.

Four wet months of June, July, August and September, when the district encounters strong winds, high humidity, heavy showers and a slight fall in temperature. Two warm and damp months of October and November when south west monsoon is retreating.

Long Dry Spell

As per the forecaster on X (Twitter) named as Karnataka Weather, it has been 140 days since the Garden City witnessed any rainfall. According to A. Prasad, a scientist at IMD Bengaluru, the absence of intense winter conditions, also attributed to El Nino, has contributed to the current weather patterns.

This is borne out by the Ghats of Karnataka where the mountains are gently sloping, compared to the steep slopes of the Ghats in Maharashtra and Kerala. The air parcel will retain its energy and speed for a longer time when the slope is gradual.

Cherrapunji, Meghalaya

Located on the confluence of two gorges in the hills, Cherrapunji receives about 11,610 mm of rainfall.

Coastal regions of Karnataka receive maximum rainfall compared to North and interior parts of Karnataka. Challakere in Chitradurga receives the least rainfall in the state.

North Interior Karnataka: This zone comprises the districts of Belagavi, Bidar, Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Haveri, Gadaga, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Koppala, Ballari, Raichuru, Yadagiri and Vijayanagara. This is an arid zone and receives only 711.5 mm (28.01 in) of average rainfall per annum.

The capital city of Karnataka, Bengaluru has pleasant weather all year round. This city is home to several verdant pockets, including picturesque parks and gardens, such as the Cubbon Park and the Lalbagh Botanical Garden. The temperatures in Bengaluru are typically between 20 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Which is the best place to visit in Karnataka in rainy season? ›

Hampi is one of the places to visit in Karnataka during the monsoon. Hampi usually receives less rainfall compared to other regions in Karnataka.

One of the world's wettest regions is found in Meghalaya—Cherrapunji, which has an average annual precipitation of about 450 inches (11,430 mm) during monsoon season (from May to September).

There are four different seasons in Karnataka: The monsoon season that occurs from June to September, the retreating monsoon season in October and November, winter from December to January, and summer from March to May.

Bangalore In Monsoon (June to September)

While Chennai is at sea level, which causes great humidity, Bangalore is situated at an altitude of almost 900 metres above sea level. Now, as the altitude increases, the air becomes cooler and thinner.

Bangalore is located in the south of India and is surrounded by hills. This geographical feature results in a rain shadow effect, meaning that the hills block the monsoon winds and moisture from reaching Bangalore. As a result, the city experiences a dry and cloudy monsoon season as compared to other parts of India.

A visitor can brag about it to their friends after staying in the villages of Mawsynram and Cherrapunji because they've been to the wettest place on Earth! Cherrapunji holds the Guinness World Record for the highest monthly rainfall.

So, although not actually set in Philadelphia, Heavy Rain's setting and atmosphere is heavily inspired by the city. Edit: In the Move Edition of Heavy Rain, a narrator confirms Heavy Rain is in fact set in Philadelphia.

The rain shadow zone is present in India along the eastern Side of Sahyadri ranges on Deccan plateau e.g. Northern Karnataka & Solapur, Beed, Osmanabad, and Vidharba Plateau of India.

1. Mawsynram, India. Located in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district, Mawsynram is celebrated as the wettest place on Earth, receiving so much rain that its average annual rainfall reaches a staggering 11,871 millimeters. Its proximity to the Bay of Bengal is a significant factor in this deluge.