Severe Rainfall Causes Damage Across Kalyana Karnataka and Central Karnataka
Rains unabated in Central, Kalyana Karnataka districts

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Heavy rains, thunderstorms, and strong winds have impacted Kalyana Karnataka and central Karnataka, causing flooding and significant crop damage. A shepherd died due to lightning in Yadgir district, while various regions experienced power outages and property damage. The India Meteorological Department forecasts continued rainfall and has issued a yellow alert for several districts.
- 01Mounesh Thimmayya, a 45-year-old shepherd, died after being struck by lightning in Aralahalli village, Yadgir district.
- 02Strong winds in Bidar district caused damage to houses and power infrastructure, with tin sheets blown away.
- 03Chitradurga city experienced severe waterlogging due to overflowing drains and rajakaluves.
- 04In Hiriyur taluk, nearly 42 acres of banana and arecanut plantations were damaged by strong winds.
- 05The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru and several districts, predicting widespread rainfall for the next week.
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On Tuesday, heavy rains, thunderstorms, and gusty winds affected Kalyana Karnataka and central Karnataka, providing relief from the summer heat but causing significant flooding and damage. Tragically, Mounesh Thimmayya, a 45-year-old shepherd, lost his life after being struck by lightning in Aralahalli village, Yadgir district. Regions including Bidar, Bhalki, Kamalnagar, and Chitradurga reported extensive rainfall, leading to power outages as tree branches fell on electric lines. In Bidar, strong winds damaged roofs and power infrastructure, while Chitradurga city faced severe waterlogging due to overflowing drains. The storm also severely impacted agriculture, flattening nearly 42 acres of banana and arecanut plantations in Hiriyur taluk. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that Karnataka will continue to experience widespread rain for the next week, issuing a yellow alert for Bengaluru and other districts. Gusty winds, reaching speeds of up to 50 km/h, and thunderstorms are expected, with moderate to heavy pre-monsoon showers predicted across several districts, including Chitradurga, Davangere, and Mysuru.
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The ongoing heavy rains and thunderstorms are likely to disrupt daily life, damage crops, and affect power supply in the affected regions.
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