First published Oct 24, 2026, 8:01:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 24, 2026, 8:01:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm with Lightning is likely to occur at isolated places over Ballari, Davanagere and Vijayanagara districts during next 3 hours. Source: IMD Bengaluru

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A moderate-severity alert forecasts isolated thunderstorms with lightning in Ballari, Davanagere and Vijayanagara districts during the next three hours. The bulletin asks people to follow SDMA guidelines.

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Affected location: Ballari, Davanagere and Vijayanagara districts, Karnataka

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The bulletin identifies a short-term thunderstorm and lightning alert for three districts in Karnataka.

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Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts Thunderstorm with Lightning is likely to occur at isolated places over Ballari, Davanagere and Vijayanagara districts during next 3 hours. Source: IMD BengaluruNational Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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