Rain alert for DK, Udupi; Yellow alert in 17 districts

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, Apr 6, 2026: After a brief spell of cool winds and intermittent rainfall, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts are expected to witness further weather fluctuations due to unusual wind patterns from the Arabian Sea. The Meteorological Department has forecast continued rainfall over the next two days and issued a yellow alert as a precaution, warning of thunderstorms and lightning, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours.

A yellow alert has been sounded in 17 districts across the state, including Kalaburagi, Raichur, Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag, Shivamogga, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Kolar, as well as Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural.

According to the department, a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to trigger thundershowers in several parts of South Interior Karnataka, coastal regions, and the Malnad belt. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are expected, especially during the latter half of the day.

In Dakshina Kannada district, devotees visiting Sulya and Subrahmanya may experience sudden evening showers. Kodagu is likely to witness intense thunder activity, while Balehonnur and Sringeri in Chikkamagaluru may receive light drizzle.

North Interior Karnataka is expected to remain largely dry, with sunny skies and light cloud cover. In South Interior Karnataka, Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts may receive moderate evening rainfall, while other areas could continue to experience rising temperatures.

The department noted that rainfall activity is likely to decline sharply across most parts of the state from April 6, accompanied by a noticeable rise in temperatures. Unless the Bay of Bengal system intensifies, further rainfall is unlikely.

While the recent unseasonal rains have provided temporary relief from the heat, they have raised concerns among farmers, with standing crops at risk of damage due to unexpected summer showers. Light evening rain is also likely in Mysuru, Mandya, and Chamarajanagar districts before dry conditions set in again, the report added.