First published 9/29/2026, 12:35:15 PM · Last updated 9/29/2026, 12:35:15 PM

Thunderstorm with Lightning is very likely to occur at most places over Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Gadag, Hassan, Koppal and Tumakuru districts during next 3 hours. source: IMD Bangalore.

Karnataka-SNDMC, citing IMD Bangalore, warns that thunderstorms with lightning are very likely across seven districts of Karnataka within the next three hours. The issuer labels the severity as Moderate and asks people to follow 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: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Residents and travelers in the named districts are urged to follow SDMA guidelines because moderate thunderstorms with lightning are expected soon.

Location

Sources

Thunderstorm with Lightning is very likely to occur at most places over Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Gadag, Hassan, Koppal and Tumakuru districts during next 3 hours. source: IMD Bangalore.

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