Karnataka rainfall forecast predicts easing monsoon after two days as Orange Alert remains in seven districts and reservoir inflows continue to rise
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall across parts of Karnataka for the next two days before monsoon activity weakens from July 11. An Orange Alert remains in force for seven coastal and Malnad districts, while reservoir inflows have surged due to continuous rain. Flood conditions have also intensified in parts of Belagavi district, damaging hundreds of acres of farmland.
Bengaluru: Karnataka is expected to witness a gradual decline in monsoon activity after the next two days, bringing relief to several parts of the state that have experienced continuous heavy rainfall over the past week. According to Latha, a scientist with the Meteorological Department, widespread rainfall is likely to continue only for the next 48 hours before significantly reducing from July 11.
While heavy showers are expected to persist in the coastal and Malnad regions, many southern and northern interior districts, including Bengaluru, are likely to experience dry weather in the coming days. Authorities, however, have urged residents in rain-affected regions to remain cautious as rivers continue to swell and reservoirs receive substantial inflows.
Karnataka Rainfall Forecast Keeps Orange Alert in Seven Districts
The Meteorological Department has issued an Orange Alert for the next 24 hours across seven districts due to the possibility of intense rainfall.
The districts under Orange Alert include:
- Dakshina Kannada
- Udupi
- Uttara Kannada
- Shivamogga
- Hassan
- Chikkamagaluru
- Kodagu
Belagavi district has been placed under a Yellow Alert, with forecasts also indicating spells of heavy rainfall.
Strong winds ranging between 40 and 50 kmph are expected along Karnataka's coastline, prompting authorities to advise fishermen and coastal residents to avoid venturing into the sea during adverse weather conditions.
The Yellow Alert is expected to continue for coastal and Malnad districts on July 10, while rainfall intensity is projected to reduce considerably from July 11.
"Heavy rainfall is expected only for the next two days. There is a high possibility of rainfall reducing significantly across most parts of Karnataka from July 11," said Dr. Latha of the Meteorological Department.
Monsoon Activity Likely to Reduce Across Bengaluru and Interior Karnataka
Weather officials have clarified that rainfall is expected to decrease substantially across southern and northern interior Karnataka after July 10.
The capital city, Bengaluru, is also expected to witness a temporary break from continuous rainfall as weather conditions become comparatively dry over the coming days.
Despite the improving forecast, authorities continue to monitor reservoir storage levels and river inflows, which have risen sharply following several days of uninterrupted rainfall across the Western Ghats.
Major Karnataka Reservoir Water Levels Rise Significantly
Continuous rainfall in the catchment areas has increased water storage across major reservoirs in Karnataka.
Alamatti Reservoir (Vijayapura)
The Lal Bahadur Shastri Sagar (Alamatti Dam), built across the Krishna River in Nidagundi Taluk, continues to receive heavy inflows.
- Maximum Level: 519.60 metres
- Present Water Level: 512.59 metres
- Inflow: 1,31,940 cusecs
- Outflow: 483 cusecs
Hemavati Reservoir (Gorur, Hassan)
Water storage at Hemavati Reservoir has improved considerably compared to previous weeks.
- Maximum Level: 2922 feet (37 TMC)
- Current Water Level: 2900.63 feet (20.102 TMC)
- Inflow: 15,647 cusecs
- Outflow: 300 cusecs
On the corresponding day last year, the reservoir level stood at 2919.82 feet (35.003 TMC).
Linganamakki Reservoir (Sagar, Shivamogga)
Heavy rainfall over the Sharavathi catchment has resulted in a steady increase in storage.
- Maximum Level: 1819 feet (151.64 TMC)
- Present Water Level: 1760.85 feet (28.58 TMC)
- Inflow: 36,867 cusecs
- Outflow: Nil
Bhadra Reservoir (Bhadravati, Shivamogga)
The Bhadra Reservoir has also recorded healthy inflows.
- Maximum Level: 186 feet (71.535 TMC)
- Current Water Level: 144.7 feet (30.142 TMC)
- Inflow: 16,304 cusecs
- Outflow: 216 cusecs
Tunga Dam Reaches Full Capacity After Continuous Heavy Rain
The Tunga Reservoir at Gajanur in Shivamogga district has reached full capacity following continuous rainfall across the Malnad region.
Although rainfall reduced slightly compared to the previous day, officials are releasing nearly 30,000 cusecs of water through 22 gates into the Tunga River to regulate storage levels. On the previous day, approximately 48,000 cusecs had been released.
The increased discharge has caused the river to overflow, and local authorities continue to monitor downstream areas as a precaution.
Belagavi Flood Situation Worsens as Doodaganga River Crosses Danger Level
Flood conditions have intensified in Chikkodi Taluk of Belagavi district, where the Doodaganga River is flowing above the danger mark following persistent rainfall in Maharashtra and the Western Ghats.
Floodwaters have spread nearly half a kilometre beyond the riverbanks, leaving Bedakihal village almost surrounded by water.
Hundreds of acres of agricultural land cultivating sugarcane, maize, groundnut and soybean have been submerged for nearly five consecutive days.
Farmers fear extensive crop losses as prolonged waterlogging threatens to destroy standing crops completely, causing severe financial hardship across the affected villages.
Farmers have expressed concern that if floodwaters do not recede soon, the standing crops may rot completely, leading to significant economic losses.
Traffic, Public Safety and Weather Advisory
Authorities have urged residents in flood-prone districts to avoid unnecessary travel through inundated roads and riverbank areas. People living near reservoirs and rivers have also been advised to stay alert as water discharge from dams may continue depending on rainfall in upstream catchments.
Fishermen have been specifically warned against venturing into the Arabian Sea while strong winds and rough sea conditions persist.
Although the overall rainfall trend is expected to weaken from July 11, officials have advised the public to continue following weather advisories until river levels stabilise.
