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Karnataka: IMD Issues Yellow Alert As Thunderstorms And Rains Lash The State; Over 200 Trees Uprooted In Bengaluru

The IMD predicts monsoon will cover the entire state within the next couple of days.

by Nikitha Sebastian
Karnataka: IMD Issues Yellow Alert As Thunderstorms And Rains Lash The State; Over 200 Trees Uprooted In Bengaluru

The Southwest Monsoon has arrived in Karnataka, bringing much-needed rain and a reprieve from last year’s drought. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rainfall across Karnataka, advising caution until June 6.

IMD Issues Yellow Alert Across Karnataka

This year, the monsoon arrived in Karnataka three days after reaching Kerala on May 30, marking an early start to the season. The usual onset date for the monsoon in Karnataka is June 1. The IMD predicts monsoon will cover the entire state within the next couple of days.

Heavy rains and strong winds lashed Bengaluru on Sunday, causing disruptions throughout the city. Over 200 fallen trees and several damaged vehicles were reported. The rains also led to water stagnation and traffic jams across the city. The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike(BBMP) received complaints about fallen trees, fallen branches and water stagnation.

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Early Monsoon Brings Relief After Devastating Drought

Rainfall data collected between 8.30 am on June 1 and 8.30 am on June 2 indicates moderate rainfall across Bengaluru. The highest recorded rainfall occurred in Dasarahalli, receiving a significant 78.5 mm. Most other areas received moderate showers, ranging from 15.6 mm to 64.4 mm.

The early arrival of the monsoon brings relief to Karnataka, which faced a devastating drought last year. Over 220 of the state’s 236 taluks (administrative units) were declared drought-hit due to the delayed and inadequate monsoon season. This delay, coupled with the poor spell of rainfall, caused widespread crop loss. The situation further worsened due to heatwave conditions in the summer months – especially in March and April.

There was some respite from the sweltering conditions during May, thanks to two weeks of pre-monsoon showers starting in the second week. As a result, Karnataka received 151 mm of rainfall during the pre-monsoon season from March 1 to May 31, exceeding the normal rainfall of 115 mm for the period. This pre-monsoon rain offered a glimmer of hope after the harsh summer and preceding drought.

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The early arrival and promising start to this year’s monsoon season is a welcome change for Karnataka. It signifies a potential return to normalcy for the state’s agricultural sector and water security. With the land receiving good rainfall and reservoirs replenished, farmers can look forward to a more productive season, and the state’s water woes can be significantly alleviated.

Cover Image Courtesy: @harishupadhya @VManjunath762 /X (Formerly, Twitter)

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First Published: June 03, 2024 12:17 PM