Heavy Rainfall Predicted in Karnataka
Weather Update by Dr N Puviarasan
As parts of South India, including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, experience continuous rainfall, Dr N Puviarasan, the Head of the Meteorology Department in Karnataka, has forecasted more rain for the next three days. This is due to a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal and an upper-level trough extending to the south coast of Karnataka.
Dr Puviarasan stated, “Due to the well-marked low pressure over the Bay of Bengal and the upper-level trough extending to the south coast of Karnataka, we are experiencing northeast monsoon rainfall. The low pressure is expected to move inland soon, resulting in rain for the next three days. Heavy rainfall is expected today, with very heavy rainfall predicted for coastal and South interior Karnataka tomorrow.”
Precautionary Measures
In response to the heavy rain forecasts, high alerts have been issued in several areas. The Bengaluru District Collector has declared a holiday for Anganwadi, primary, and high schools tomorrow due to the warning from the Meteorological Department.
IMD’s Weather Advisory
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) tweeted about the well-marked low-pressure area over the southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal. It is expected to move west-northwestwards, intensifying into a depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal within the next 12 hours. The depression is likely to approach the north Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts by the early morning of October 17th.
Doubts Revealed
Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. It is known for its diverse culture, beautiful landscapes, and cities like Bengaluru, which is the capital.
Dr N Puviarasan -: Dr N Puviarasan is a weather expert working with the Meteorology Department in Karnataka. He helps predict weather patterns and informs people about upcoming weather conditions.
Meteorology Department -: The Meteorology Department is a government organization that studies the weather. They use special tools to predict things like rain, storms, and temperature changes.
Low-pressure area -: A low-pressure area is a region where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas. It often leads to cloudy weather and can cause rain or storms.
Bay of Bengal -: The Bay of Bengal is a large body of water to the east of India. It is part of the Indian Ocean and often influences the weather in nearby regions.
Bengaluru District Collector -: The Bengaluru District Collector is an important government official responsible for managing the district’s administration, including making decisions during emergencies like bad weather.
IMD -: IMD stands for India Meteorological Department. It is the national agency in India that provides weather forecasts and warnings to help people prepare for different weather conditions.
Depression -: In weather terms, a depression is a low-pressure system that can bring heavy rain and strong winds. It is less intense than a cyclone but can still cause significant weather changes.
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh -: These are states and a union territory in southern India. They are located near the Bay of Bengal and can be affected by weather systems like low-pressure areas and depressions.
