Fri Jun 13 13:22:04 UTC 2025: Here’s a summary of the text, followed by a news article rewrite:
**Summary:**
Kodagu, Karnataka, experienced an early monsoon onset but has since faced a significant rainfall deficit in June. While pre-monsoon rainfall was well above average due to the early monsoon, the current monsoon activity is weak, with rainfall significantly below normal for the first two weeks of June. Red alerts have been issued for Kodagu and neighboring districts due to predicted heavy rainfall, though the current rainfall remains scattered and light to moderate in most areas. Other districts in south interior Karnataka also show a rainfall deficit, except for Mandya, Ramanagara, and Bengaluru Urban.
**News Article:**
**Karnataka Monsoon Falters After Early Start, Raising Concerns**
**MYSURU, June 13, 2025** – The highly anticipated southwest monsoon season in Karnataka has taken an unexpected turn, with a prolonged pause following an early onset in the Kodagu district. Despite an initial surge that boosted pre-monsoon rainfall totals, the month of June has been characterized by weak monsoon activity and significant rainfall deficits across much of south interior Karnataka.
According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), Kodagu has received only 84 mm of rainfall between June 1st and 13th, a stark 43% below the normal average. This contrasts sharply with the district’s pre-monsoon rainfall figures, which were 207% above normal thanks to the early arrival of the monsoon winds.
While a red alert was issued for Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga on Saturday due to forecasts of heavy to very heavy rain, current rainfall remains scattered and weak. In the 24-hour period ending Friday morning, Kodagu received just 12.14 mm of rainfall. Bhagamandala, the source of the Cauvery River, recorded 35.8 mm, while other areas saw much lower amounts.
The situation is similar in other districts within south interior Karnataka. Mysuru is 39% below normal with 22 mm of rainfall, and Chamarajanagar is facing an even greater deficit at 59% below normal with only 12 mm of rainfall. Chikkamagaluru, a vital catchment area for the Hemavathi River, is also experiencing a 43% deficit with 46 mm of rainfall. Mandya, Ramanagara, and Bengaluru Urban are the exceptions, having received normal rainfall amounts so far in June.
The KSNDMC is closely monitoring the situation and anticipates a revival of monsoon activity in the coming days. However, the initial rainfall shortfall has raised concerns about water availability and agricultural prospects in the region. Authorities are urging residents to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions.
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