First published Oct 31, 2026, 11:25:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 11:25:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm with Lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over Bidar, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura districts in next 3 hours. Source : IMD Bengaluru

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A moderate-severity thunderstorm with lightning is expected within the next three hours at one or two places in Bidar, Kalaburagi, and Vijayapura districts, Karnataka. The notice says to follow SDMA guidelines.

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Affected location: Bidar, Kalaburagi, and Vijayapura districts, Karnataka

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The notice identifies a near-term thunderstorm and lightning warning for parts of three Karnataka districts.

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts Thunderstorm with Lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over Bidar, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura districts in next 3 hours. Source : IMD BengaluruNational Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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