Karnataka Weather Update : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared an 'Orange Alert' for South Interior and Coastal Karnataka, predicting extremely heavy rainfall until Thursday. The alert is issued because of a low-pressure system forming over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, with weather conditions expected to worsen over the next few days.

Bengaluru and State Prepare for Cyclone Gathering

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The heightened rain activity is due to the mutual influences of the retreating Southwest Monsoon and the premature arrival of the Northeast Monsoon, which started on October 16—four days ahead of the regular schedule.

Alert Escalation : The IMD on Tuesday elevated the weather alert for the hit areas from a 'Yellow Alert' (heavy rain) to an 'Orange Ale

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