Karnataka Red Alert Issued: Flood Warning in 6 Districts.

Karnataka Weather Alert: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 10 districts in Karnataka on May 20, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds. The districts under orange alert include Belagavi, Bagalkot, Dharwad, Shivamogga, Uttara Kannada, Haveri, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada, and Kodagu. An orange alert indicates the possibility of intense weather conditions that could lead to localised flooding, traffic disruptions, and damage to infrastructure.
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Such intense rainfall poses a serious threat to life and property, with the likelihood of widespread flooding, disruption of essential services, and possible evacuation orders.

An orange alert has also been sounded for Hassan, Haveri, Kodagu, and Dharwad districts, while the rest of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, is under a yellow alert.

The alert comes as the southwest monsoon advanced further on May 19, covering more parts of the south Arabian Sea, Maldives and Comorin area, as well as portions of the south, central, and northeast Bay of Bengal. The monsoon's northern limit now extends from 5°N/60°E to 21°N/95°E. Meteorological conditions are favourable for continued monsoon progression over the next 2-3 days. Adding to the weather dynamics, an upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to form over the east-central Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast around May 21, which could develop into a low-pressure area by May 22 and intensify as it moves northward.