First published Nov 3, 2026, 12:38:15 PM UTC · Last updated Nov 3, 2026, 12:38:15 PM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm with Lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Udupi districts in next 3 hours. Source :- IMD Bengaluru

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IMD Bengaluru reports a moderate-severity alert and advises following SDMA guidelines. The alert covers four named districts, with the event described as likely within three hours.

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Affected location: Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Udupi districts, Karnataka

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The alert identifies a short timeframe for possible thunderstorm activity across four districts.

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

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