Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Karnataka Braces for Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms
Karnataka is expected to get more rain over the next few days.
Six districts have been placed under a rain alert.
Some places may get heavy showers, thunder and lightning.
Winds could blow at 30–40 kilometres per hour.
Rain has already fallen in parts of Dakshina Kannada and Chikkamagaluru.
It has cooled things down after hot weather, but it has also disrupted some activities.
In Bantwal, lightning reportedly damaged a house early in the morning.
People are advised to be careful near trees, electric poles and temporary buildings during storms.
Rain and thunderstorms are forecast across parts of Karnataka for the next three to four days.
A rain alert covers Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Kodagu and Mysuru.
Thunderstorms may bring lightning and winds of 30–40 kmph; some areas could see heavy rain within three hours.
Rain has fallen in Dakshina Kannada and Chikkamagaluru, bringing relief from recent hot weather but disrupting activities.
Lightning reportedly damaged a house in Bantwal around 4 a.m.; the article said no further injury details were immediately available.
- Who
- Residents of parts of Karnataka, including the six districts under a rain alert.
- What
- The Meteorological Department forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and winds of 30–40 kmph.
- When
- The forecast was reported on October 5, 2026; unsettled weather was expected to continue for three to four days.
- Where
- Karnataka, particularly Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Kodagu and Mysuru; Bengaluru may also see storms.
- Why
- The article reports an active spell of unsettled weather following a period of hot conditions.
- Forecast period
- Rain expected for three to four days
- Alert districts
- Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Kodagu and Mysuru
- Wind warning
- 30–40 kmph during thunderstorms
- Heavy rainfall focus
- Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga
- Lightning incident
- A house in Anildadda, Ajjibettu village, Bantwal, was reportedly damaged around 4 a.m.
- Bengaluru
- The headline says the city may see storms.