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**Karnataka Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Monsoon Returns**
**Bangalore, India** – After a brief respite, the monsoon is set to intensify across Karnataka, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing alerts for several districts. Bangalore experienced a wet Sunday night with moderate rainfall reported in areas including Majestic, Yeshwantpur, Malleshwaram, and Hebbal. More rain is expected in the city today.
The IMD has forecast increased rainfall activity in the coastal and Malnad regions of the state until August 7th, prompting a state-wide rain alert. Rising river levels due to the continuous rainfall have led authorities to advise the public to avoid riverbanks.
An orange alert has been issued for the coastal and Malnad districts starting Tuesday, while a yellow alert is in place for the remaining districts. Bangalore city and Bangalore Rural district are also under a yellow alert, with rainfall expected for the next four days.
The IMD has warned of heavy rainfall in the southern interior districts of Karnataka, including Bangalore, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Kodagu, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, Mandya, Shivamogga, Vijayanagara, and Tumkur on August 5th. Light to moderate rainfall is expected in the northern interior regions of the state. Residents are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions.
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