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IMD issues orange and red alerts as Karnataka braces for three days of heavy rain
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 06:37 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has forecast three consecutive days of intense rainfall across Karnataka and has placed orange and red warnings in affected districts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a weather outlook predicting heavy rain over Karnataka for the next three days. The agency has classified the expected conditions under orange and red alert levels, signalling a high likelihood of widespread precipitation and potential flooding.
Meteorologists said the system is likely to move across the state, bringing sustained downpours especially in the coastal and interior districts. While exact rainfall amounts were not disclosed, the alert categories indicate that local authorities should prepare for waterlogging, disrupted traffic and possible damage to infrastructure.
The IMD advisory urges residents to stay informed through official channels, avoid low‑lying areas, and cooperate with emergency services. District administrations have been instructed to activate response teams and monitor river levels closely as the situation develops.
Meteorologists said the system is likely to move across the state, bringing sustained downpours especially in the coastal and interior districts. While exact rainfall amounts were not disclosed, the alert categories indicate that local authorities should prepare for waterlogging, disrupted traffic and possible damage to infrastructure.
The IMD advisory urges residents to stay informed through official channels, avoid low‑lying areas, and cooperate with emergency services. District administrations have been instructed to activate response teams and monitor river levels closely as the situation develops.