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Heavy Rain Alert for Karnataka’s Coastal and Malnad Areas as Low‑Pressure System Moves In
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🗓 23 Aug 2026, 12:18 PM
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a heavy‑rain warning for Karnataka’s coastal belt and Malnad hills, citing an approaching low‑pressure system that is expected to ease current conditions.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed a heavy‑rain alert over the coastal stretch and the hilly Malnad region of Karnataka. Meteorologists attribute the warning to a low‑pressure trough moving eastward across the Arabian Sea, which is forecast to bring widespread showers.
According to the latest outlook, the system is expected to intensify overnight and spread across the coastal districts by early morning, while the Malnad hills may experience intermittent downpours later in the day. The IMD advises residents to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and secure loose objects that could be affected by strong gusts.
Local authorities have been instructed to monitor water levels in rivers and reservoirs, and to be ready for rapid response if flooding occurs. The alert remains in force until the low‑pressure system moves further inland, after which conditions are projected to improve.
According to the latest outlook, the system is expected to intensify overnight and spread across the coastal districts by early morning, while the Malnad hills may experience intermittent downpours later in the day. The IMD advises residents to stay alert, avoid unnecessary travel, and secure loose objects that could be affected by strong gusts.
Local authorities have been instructed to monitor water levels in rivers and reservoirs, and to be ready for rapid response if flooding occurs. The alert remains in force until the low‑pressure system moves further inland, after which conditions are projected to improve.