Karnataka Weather Forecast: IMD Predicts Heavy Rain in Bengaluru Till June 4, Issues Yellow Alert for Eight Districts
Bengaluru city has already started receiving heavy rains and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has warned officials of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to initiate precautionary measures to avoid rain related tragedies.
Bengaluru, May 31: The India Meteorological department has predicted heavy rain in the state capital till June 4 and yellow alert has been issued to eight districts, including Bengaluru.
Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu and Shivamogga districts are districts where the yellow alert has been sounded. The agency has also predicted average rainfall in Udupi, Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Kalaburgi, Raichur, Chamarajanagar, Chikkaballapur, Tumakuru and Vijayanagara districts. Bengaluru Rains: Rainfall, Hailstorm Lash Karnataka City, Surprise Showers Bring Relief From Rising Temperatures (See Videos).
Bengaluru city has already started receiving heavy rains and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has warned officials of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) to initiate precautionary measures to avoid rain related tragedies.
BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath visited Yelahanka East region on Tuesday midnight and inspected the measures taken to prevent waterlogging. He also inspected control rooms and issued directions to remain alert and respond quickly. ery have been galvanised to face the rain and floods in the city, said the BBMP Chief Commissioner. "This massive, elaborate and meticulous preparation comes following the directions from the Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar," Giri Nath said. Bengaluru Rains: Heavy Downpour Causes Uprooting of Trees, Severe Waterlogging in Parts of City (See Pics and Videos).
Giving out the details of the preparations made by the BBMP, Giri Nath said all zonal commissioners, joint commissioners, chief engineers and executive engineers along with forest wing must be on "high alert on the field" and constantly monitor the situation.
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