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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Dakshina Kannada receives 466% excess rainfall in May: KSNDMC
Dakshina Kannada recorded a whopping 943.9 mm of cumulative rainfall this May against the normal of 166.7 mm of rainfall, a large excess of 466%, according to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). Udupi district reported 837.1 mm of cumulative rainfall against the normal of 164.5 mm, a large excess of 409%, while Uttara Kannada reported 405.8 mm of rainfall against the normal of 79.6 mm, a large excess of 410 %, the KSNDMC said on Sunday. As a whole, coastal Karnataka recorded 627.6 mm of rainfall against the normal of 118.3 mm (large excess by 431%) in the month, it said. Nil alert for Monday The intensity of the rains decreased in the coastal belt on Sunday and no major loss to life or property were reported. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department, on Sunday, issued 'Nil' alert to coastal Karnataka for Monday. It said that moderate rain/thundershowers are likely at most places over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts on Tuesday. The IMD said that light to moderate rain/thundershowers are likely to occur at many places over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts on Wednesday. Trekking banned Meanwhile, Belthangady Wildlife Range Office, as a precautionary measure, on May 31, banned tourists from trekking to Narasimhaghada Kote (Gadai Kallu), Kadamagundi, Bolle and Bandaje waterfalls, which are under Kudremukh National Park limits, until further orders. Since heavy rains have been lashing the Western Ghats, the weather has not been conducive for trekking, and the trekking paths are also not safe during the monsoon. The water flow at the falls is also heavy, the office said. Missing fishermen not traced Two fishermen, identified as Yashwant and Kamalaksha, who reportedly went missing after their boat capsized at an estuary at Tota Bengre in Mangaluru on May 30, have not yet been traced. The boat reportedly capsized due to heavy rain and strong winds. Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister in charge of Dakshina Kannada, visited the houses of those fishermen on May 31 and consoled the family members. Rainfall Coastal Karnataka recorded 7.8 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on Sunday, against the normal of 9.4 mm for the period. Dakshina Kannada reported 8.5 mm (10.7 mm normal) of rainfall, Udupi district, 13.6 mm (12.1 mm normal) and Uttara Kannada, 5.4 mm (normal 7.9 mm) rainfall during the period.
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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Climate
- Business Standard
Rain lashes coastal Karnataka, Bengaluru braces for heavy showers
This comes as the southwest monsoon hits multiple states including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Mizoram, with red alerts and flood warnings in Karnataka New Delhi Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of coastal Karnataka on Monday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert and deploy disaster response teams. The red alert in the coastal districts has been issued for May 26 to May 30. While coastal regions brace for continued downpours, Bengaluru is expected to see lighter showers initially on May 26 and 27, which are likely to intensify between May 28 and May 31. Update on Further advance of Southwest Monsoon today, the 26th May, 2025 ❖ Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into some more parts of central Arabian Sea, some more parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Karnataka including Bengaluru, remaining parts of Tamil Nadu, some… — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) May 26, 2025 Disaster response on alert Given the deteriorating conditions, one National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team has been positioned in Puttur, while two State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams have been deployed in Mangaluru and Subrahmanya, PTI reported. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre has also issued a flood warning for various parts of coastal Karnataka. #ಪ್ರವಾಹ #ಎಚ್ಚರಿಕೆ #Flood #warning #FloodAwarness #FloodSafety #FloodDisaster — Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (@KarnatakaSNDMC) May 26, 2025 Daily life takes a hit Heavy showers disrupted daily life in several parts of Dakshina Kannada district. Severe waterlogging was reported in Mangaluru city, including Kottara Junction, Malemar, and Mahaveera Circle. Minor flooding was also observed in Urva, Matadakani, Kudroli, and the western part of Kodialbail. Meanwhile, areas such as Thokkuttu, Goodinabali, Marakada, Panamburu, and nearby regions experienced significant waterlogging, PTI added. The district administration said several areas received over 150 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours. Bellare in Sullia recorded the highest at 200.5 mm, followed by Sarapady in Bantwal and Belandur in Puttur, each receiving 190 mm. Landslides were reported in parts of Uttara Kannada district near Kumta, while rising river levels around Belthangady have raised concerns of potential flooding in low-lying areas, according to officials. (With inputs from PTI)
NDTV
19-05-2025
- Climate
- NDTV
Waterlogging After Heavy Rain In Bengaluru, MLA Visits Affected Area On JCB
Quick Reads Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Heavy rainfall in Bengaluru has caused severe waterlogging, disrupting daily life and leading to traffic congestion. Many areas are flooded, damaging homes and belongings. Authorities are clearing water and have issued alerts for continued heavy rain. Bengaluru: Heavy rainfall since the last 48 hours in Bengaluru has resulted in severe waterlogging in several low-lying areas of the city and putting a halt to the daily life. Many tree branches fell and vehicles broke down due to the heavy waterlogging, causing a traffic congestion in the city, which is already known for its infamous traffic concerns. Visuals showed people wading through knee-deep water as the city's drainage system failed to cope with the sudden downpour. Streets turned into streams, and several vehicles were seen partially submerged. Commuters were also left stranded as public transport services slowed down. The water also entered many houses in residential areas, with people's belongings soaked and electronic items damaged. Officials moved the affected residents to a safer area. The affected districts include Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Tumakuru, Mandya, Mysuru, Hassan, Kodagu, Belagavi, Bidar, Raichur, Yadgir, Davanagere, and Chitradurga. Sai Layout and the Horamavu locality were among the worst-affected areas. Amid the severe waterlogging, local MLA B Basavraj on Monday visited the affected area in Sai Layout on a JCB. During his visit, Mr Basavraj took stock of the situation. Authorities are using JCBs to clear waterlogging in some areas - especially those where water has entered the homes of residents. Alert issued in Karnataka The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow' alert for heavy rain in coastal Karnataka, while an 'orange' alert for very heavy rain in north and south interior Karnataka. In Bengaluru, the weather department has issued an alert for heavy rain in districts including Udupi, Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Shivamogga, among others. "Scattered to widespread moderate rain with thunder and lightning in coastal districts and heavy rain at isolated places across the state in southern interior districts today and tomorrow, in northern interior districts from May 19 to 22 is expected," the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre said in a post on X. ಮುಂದಿನ 7 ದಿನಗಳ #ಹವಾಮಾನ #ಮುನ್ಸೂಚನೆ ಮತ್ತು #ಎಚ್ಚರಿಕೆಗಳು: (ಮೂಲ: IMD) ರಾಜ್ಯದಾದ್ಯಂತ ಅಲ್ಲಲ್ಲಿ ಗುಡುಗು, ಮಿಂಚು ಸಹಿತ ಕರಾವಳಿ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಚದುರಿದಿಂದ ವ್ಯಾಪಕವಾಗಿ ಸಾಧಾರಣ ಮಳೆ ಹಾಗೂ ಅಲ್ಲಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾರಿ ಮಳೆ, ದಕ್ಷಿಣ ಒಳನಾಡು ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಇಂದು ಮತ್ತು ನಾಳೆ, ಉತ್ತರ ಒಳನಾಡು ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಮೇ 19 ರಿಂದ 22 ರವರೆಗೆ ಹಾಗೂ — Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (@KarnatakaSNDMC) May 19, 2025 An IMD official said, "As per the current pattern of the cyclonic circulation, Karnataka, especially the coastal parts, will get heavy rainfall. Bengaluu is also expected to receive heavy rainfall for the next two days." In its daily bulletin issued on Sunday, the weather department also warned of temporary power disruptions, minor traffic issues, and the possible uprooting of weak trees due to the weather conditions. It advised residents in the affected areas to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Boats take over Bengaluru streets: Horamavu flooded, Manyata Tech Park turns lake after record rain
A heavy downpour on Sunday night wreaked havoc across several parts of Bengaluru, with the Horamavu region bearing the brunt. On Monday morning, rescue teams were forced to deploy boats to reach stranded residents in waterlogged neighbourhoods — a grim reminder of the city's recurring civic failures. Also Read - Overnight rain floods Bengaluru roads, traffic police issue multiple advisories amid morning chaos Areas such as Vidyaranyapura Sai Layout in Horamavu were among the worst affected. Water levels rose beyond knee height in front of several homes, prompting authorities to use boats to assess the situation and provide assistance. Despite repeated pleas by locals in the past and protests demanding proper stormwater drains and road upgrades, the region continues to remain vulnerable after every spell of rain. Across the city, similar scenes unfolded. The infamous Panathur RUB and other low-lying stretches were inundated again, while key roads like New BEL Road, Nagawara, and Silk Board saw massive traffic snarls due to waterlogging. The Outer Ring Road corridor — home to major tech parks — was no exception. In one of the most striking visuals of the morning, Bengaluru's Manyata Tech Park resembled a shallow lake, with over two feet of standing water at several entry points. The park management confirmed they were coordinating with the civic body to pump out the water. The incident sparked outrage on social media, with many calling out the Karnataka government's infrastructure promises. Also Read - iPhones made in Bengaluru: Foxconn's Devanahalli unit set to begin shipments by June A user wrote sarcastically, 'Bengaluru Ports are booming under Brand DK's dynamic leadership! Soon to launch: Tunnel roads, Underwater Metro, ferry rides — all thanks to the rain.' Another user posted a desperate appeal, 'Namma Bengaluru, where BBMP can't even finish one SWD work, leading to floods in normal rains. Fire brigade is unavailable, no immediate help. Complete lack of accountability. Please help.' According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), Sunday night's rainfall was one of the highest May showers the city has recorded in decades. Bengaluru Urban logged 132 mm of rainfall, while the Bengaluru North observatory (Somasettahalli) recorded 119 mm.
Hindustan Times
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Overnight rain floods Bengaluru roads, traffic police issue multiple advisories amid morning chaos
A fresh spell of heavy overnight rain on Sunday wreaked havoc across Bengaluru, leading to severe waterlogging in several parts of the city and bringing Monday morning traffic to a near standstill. As thousands of office-goers hit the roads, many were met with flooded junctions and bottlenecked routes, leaving traffic personnel struggling to manage the chaos on the ground. Also Read - Bengaluru roads drown again: Knee-deep water after brief rain leaves commuters frustrated Key intersections across the city, particularly in north and east Bengaluru — areas that house several IT parks and corporate hubs — were inundated, resembling flowing streams rather than arterial roads. With traffic crawling on key stretches, the Bengaluru Traffic Police issued multiple advisories, warning commuters about waterlogged roads and urging them to drive with caution. The advisory highlighted slow-moving traffic and water accumulation in several critical areas, including: New BEL Road near Ayyappa Temple Nagawara Bus Stop heading towards Sarayipalya Allasandra to Yelahanka Circle corridor In addition, the notorious Panathur Road underbridge (RUB), which often bears the brunt of rains, was once again submerged on Monday morning. This vital stretch, used by hundreds of tech employees daily, prompted yet another advisory: "Water logging reported at Balagere T Cross en route to Panathur RUB. Commuters advised to take alternate routes. Drive cautiously and maintain safe distance. Dial 112 for emergencies." The Outer Ring Road, Bengaluru's already overburdened IT corridor, also saw widespread waterlogging at key choke points. Areas flagged by the police included: Silk Board to Agara Signal Kensington Road toward Gurudwara Silk Board to Bellandur Lowry Railway Underpass to Mahadevapura Also Read - iPhones made in Bengaluru: Foxconn's Devanahalli unit set to begin shipments by June According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), parts of Bengaluru recorded rainfall totals not seen in decades for the month of May. The Bengaluru Urban zone logged 132 mm of rainfall overnight, while the observatory in Somasettihalli, under Bengaluru North, registered 119 mm. Meteorologists noted that these rainfall levels are among the highest recorded in May in recent history — a rare phenomenon that underscores the increasing unpredictability of the city's weather patterns. With civic infrastructure once again under strain, residents took to social media to share videos of submerged roads and stranded vehicles, renewing calls for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to ramp up monsoon preparedness. Despite repeated assurances from civic authorities, the city's flood-prone zones continue to remain vulnerable even after moderate spells of rain. Monday's disruptions highlighted the urgent need for long-term drainage solutions and better coordination between weather forecasting agencies and civic bodies.
