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Summary:

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bengaluru has issued a forecast for widespread rainfall across Karnataka from October 27th to 30th, 2025, due to Cyclone Montha. The cyclone is currently located in the east-central Arabian Sea and is expected to move southwestwards. Coastal Karnataka is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, while North and South interior Karnataka will see heavy rainfall and thundershowers with gusty winds in certain districts. Bengaluru is predicted to have generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain.

News Article:

Karnataka Braces for Heavy Rainfall as Cyclone Montha Approaches

Bengaluru, October 26, 2025 (The Hindu) – Karnataka is bracing for widespread rainfall over the next four days, beginning October 27th, as Cyclone Montha approaches the region. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Bengaluru issued a forecast late Sunday evening, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in coastal Karnataka, and heavy rainfall and thundershowers in North and South interior Karnataka.

According to IMD Bengaluru Director C.S. Patil, the impending weather is directly linked to Cyclone Montha, currently situated in the east-central Arabian Sea. As of 8:30 AM on Sunday, the cyclone was located approximately 760 km west-southwest of Mumbai, posing a significant threat to the coastal regions.

“Fairly widespread rainfall is expected over Karnataka from October 27 to 30 because of the anticipated cyclone,” Patil stated.

The IMD’s forecast for coastal Karnataka includes heavy to very heavy rain and thundershowers, accompanied by sustained winds in Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts. Dakshina Kannada district is also expected to experience heavy rain and thundershowers.

North interior Karnataka is predicted to receive heavy rain and thundershowers with gusty winds in Belagavi and Dharwad districts, with light to moderate rain expected in other districts. Similarly, South interior Karnataka faces heavy rain and thundershowers with gusty winds in Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan districts.

Bengaluru residents can expect generally cloudy skies with light to moderate rain over the next 36 hours, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 27°C.

The IMD advises residents to stay updated on the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions to mitigate potential damage from the expected rainfall and strong winds.

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