NEWS – As of July 24, Karnataka has received 410 mm of rainfall, registering 0% departure from normal. However, rainfall distribution has been highly uneven across the state.

HIGHLIGHTS

Rainfall Deficit Highlights

• Nine districts report 20%–60% deficit rainfall.
• Kolar worst affected with a 42% deficit.
• Other affected districts:
  • Bidar (-40%), Chamarajanagar (-35%)
  • Chitradurga (-28%), Bengaluru North (-27%)
  • Chikkaballapur (-26%), Tumakuru (-24%)
  • Ballari & Mysuru (-21%)

 Above-Normal Rainfall

• Davangere (+28%)
• Belagavi (+17%)
• Vijayanagar & Gadag (+11%)
• Bagalkot & Udupi (+10%)
• Uttara Kannada (+9%)

Monsoon Progress & Weather Factors

• Early monsoon onset: May 24 (6 days early)
• Long June dry spell due to monsoon break
• Southwest winds diverted clouds northwards
• Malnad and coastal areas saw intermittent vigorous rains
• Interior Karnataka faced prolonged dry conditions

Forecast & Outlook

• Widespread rains expected due to Arabian Sea depression
• Malnad & coastal regions to receive extremely heavy rainfall
• Interior Karnataka likely to improve with copious rains
• Deficits in Kalyana Karnataka expected to reduce
• State likely to end season with normal rainfall