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.