First published 9/23/2026, 2:19:15 AM · Last updated 9/23/2026, 2:19:15 AM

Light Thunderstorm with surface wind likely at isolated places over eight districts of Karnataka in next 3 hours (IMD Bengaluru)

Source (IMD Bengaluru; Issuer: Karnataka-SNDMC) forecasts a light thunderstorm with surface wind at isolated places over Bagalakote, Ballari, Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag, Koppal, Raichur and Uttara Kannada districts of Karnataka within the next 3 hours. The bulletin notes Severity: Moderate and Urgency: Expected and advises following SDMA guidelines.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

The official bulletin indicates a moderate-severity, expected thunderstorm forecast within the next 3 hours affecting eight districts of Karnataka; authorities advise following SDMA/SDMA guidelines.

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Sources

Light Thunderstorm with surface wind is likely to occur at isolated places over Bagalakote, Ballari, Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag, Koppal, Raichur, Uttara Kannada districts in next 3 hours. Source: IMD Bengaluru

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