First published Oct 18, 2026, 12:29:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 12:29:15 PM UTC

Thunderstorm with Lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over Ballari, Dharwad, Shivamogga, Udupi in next 3 hours. Source :- IMD Bengaluru

Thunderstorms with lightning are likely at one or two places in Ballari, Dharwad, Shivamogga, and Udupi within three hours. The alert identifies the severity as moderate and urgency as expected.

Why it matters

The alert forecasts possible thunderstorm activity in four Karnataka districts within the next three hours.

Location

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).

Primary official sources

India SACHET Disaster Alerts Thunderstorm with Lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over Ballari, Dharwad, Shivamogga, Udupi in next 3 hours. Source :- IMD BengaluruNational Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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