Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Heavy Rain Alert Issued For Karnataka Coastal, Malnad Districts
Karnataka is expected to get more rain because the southwest monsoon has become stronger.
Some coastal districts may receive heavy rain.
The districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada are under particular watch.
Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu may also get heavy showers.
Strong winds could occur in several parts of the state.
A yellow alert means people should be careful, especially near water and during windy weather.
Bengaluru may receive moderate rain in some places.
Coastal Karnataka is expected to get more showers on August 26, while some other districts may be mostly dry.
The southwest monsoon has intensified over Karnataka, prompting forecasts for rain across several districts.
The India Meteorological Department forecast isolated heavy rain in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada.
Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu may also receive isolated heavy rainfall, with strong winds in some areas.
A yellow alert has been issued for several coastal and Malnad districts because of possible heavy rain and winds.
Coastal Karnataka is expected to receive further showers on August 26, while several other districts may remain dry.
- Who
- The India Meteorological Department and the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre issued the forecasts and alert.
- What
- Several Karnataka districts are expected to receive rain, including isolated heavy rainfall, with strong winds in some areas.
- When
- The forecast covers Tuesday and the following outlook for August 26 and Wednesday.
- Where
- Coastal, Malnad, southern interior, northern interior and Bengaluru regions of Karnataka.
- Why
- The southwest monsoon has intensified over Karnataka, increasing the likelihood of rain and strong winds.
- Heavy-rain districts
- Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu may receive isolated heavy rainfall.
- Coastal wind forecast
- Parts of coastal Karnataka may experience winds of 30-40 kmph.
- Southern interior winds
- Shivamogga and several southern interior districts may experience winds of 40-50 kmph.
- Alert level
- The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre issued a yellow alert for several coastal and Malnad districts.
- Bengaluru forecast
- Bengaluru may receive moderate rainfall at some places, with winds reaching 40-50 kmph in Bengaluru Urban.
- August 26 outlook
- Moderate rain is likely at many places in coastal Karnataka, including Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada.
- Dry-weather outlook
- Several districts, including Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Mysuru, Mandya and Vijayanagara, are likely to be predominantly dry on Wednesday.