ScienceHeavy Rain Revives Kharif Crops in Central and Interior Karnataka
Heavy rains with thunder and lightning hit central and interior Karnataka, including Tumakuru and Davangere districts. Areas like Madhugiri, Koratagere, and Tiptur received significant rainfall, with Kibbanahalli recording 100 mm in 24 hours. The rain replenished streams and rivers, benefiting drought-affected kharif crops but also caused flooding in low-lying areas of Davangere. The IMD issued a yellow alert, and KSNDMC forecasted moderate rain for Bengaluru.
Deccan Herald·2h ago·Karnataka



