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Karnataka Weather News

By creativekamal | August 21, 2025

Weather Alerts and Closures

Heavy rainfall in Karnataka and Maharashtra has prompted the closure of schools and colleges, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange alerts for multiple districts. In Karnataka, a red alert has been declared for Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga districts, signaling a high risk of severe weather. An orange alert is in effect for Dakshina Kannada, Belagavi, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Hassan, and Kodagu districts. In Maharashtra, districts including Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg announced holidays on Tuesday due to potential waterlogging, flooding, and traffic disruptions. Schools, colleges, and anganwadi centers in Karnataka have also been closed to prioritize safety.

Disaster Response and Preventive Measures

Disaster response teams have been mobilized, emergency helplines activated, and civic authorities have intensified de-silting operations to manage the impact of heavy rainfall. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Management Centre (KSNDMC) has forecasted heavy rainfall and strong winds in coastal and hilly regions until August 20. Deputy Commissioners have stressed the importance of student safety, particularly as rivers like the Tungabhadra have crossed danger levels, necessitating heightened vigilance. Authorities in both states are implementing preventive measures to minimize disruptions caused by the adverse weather.

Agricultural Impact in Kalaburagi

In Kalaburagi’s Sedam, relentless rainfall has devastated dal and urad crops, leaving farmers in severe distress. Continuous torrential rain has submerged crops, causing them to rot and leading to significant economic losses. Farmers have demanded compensation and requested the administration to conduct a survey to assess the extent of the damage. The heavy rainfall has proven highly detrimental to agriculture, raising concerns that farmers may face mounting debt. Other crops have also been affected, underscoring the urgent need for immediate government assistance and local relief efforts.

Garlic Crop Losses in Davanagere

In Ere Hosahalli village, Harihar taluk of Davanagere district, heavy rainfall has destroyed 300 acres of garlic crops. Days of incessant rain caused the garlic to rot in the fields, plunging farmers into a financial crisis. Farmers reported spending ₹30,000-40,000 per acre, but the rainfall obliterated their efforts, leaving no opportunity to harvest or dry the crops. They are now demanding compensation, as the losses have pushed them toward debt. Some farmers attempted to salvage the crop for seed purposes, but persistent rain rendered this impossible. Farmer Sanjeev Reddy stated that an expected yield of 10-11 quintals per acre was reduced to just 2-4 quintals, with garlic priced at ₹2,000-3,000 per quintal, resulting in substantial financial losses.

Government Response and Compensation

The Deputy Director of the Horticulture Department, Raghavendra Prasad, confirmed that a crop damage survey is underway in Davanagere, and compensation will be transferred to farmers’ accounts following the survey’s completion. Farmer Ashok Reddy highlighted that earlier losses of maize and onion crops, combined with the destruction of garlic, have completely devastated their livelihoods. Farmers across the affected regions are appealing for swift government intervention to provide relief and prevent further economic hardship.

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