Karnataka to see heavy rainfall, holiday for schools, colleges in some districts

Karnataka is expected to experience active to vigorous rainfall until July 16, as forecasted by the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a 'red alert' for several districts, including Uttara Kannada, prompting officials to declare holidays for schools and PU colleges in specific taluks.

Red Alert in Uttara Kannada District

Deputy Commissioner Laxmipriya of Uttara Kannada has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Sirsi, Siddapur, Yellapur, Dandeli, and Joida taluka on Monday due to the expected heavy to extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm in 24 hours.

Impact of Monsoon Conditions

The intense monsoon activity in Karnataka is attributed to an offshore trough along the Maharashtra-north Kerala coast and a cyclonic circulation over the west-central Bay of Bengal near coastal Andhra Pradesh. These weather systems are enhancing moisture inflow into Karnataka, particularly affecting coastal areas, Malnad districts, and parts of interior Karnataka until July 16.

Forecast for Dam Inflows

Weather experts have predicted that dams on the Kaveri and Krishna basins in the state are likely to get massive inflows in the coming week.

The Central Water Commission has issued an inflow forecast for six dams and barrages in Karnataka, where inflows are equal or exceed the specified threshold limit.

Kabini reservoir is put on red alert with storage levels increasing above 85 per cent. The water level in all six dams and barrages are likely to be regulated by the authorities when deemed necessary to avoid downstream flooding and upstream submergence.

Inputs from PTI