The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a seven-day warning till June 17 for nearly all districts in Karnataka as the southwest monsoon re-activates after a two-week pause, according to ANI. The warning states that rainfall will be 'fairly widespread' in the districts of south interior Karnataka until June 14, becoming 'widespread' for the following three days.

A red alert has been issued for Hubballi area of Dharwad district in Karnataka due to the IMD warning for 'widespread' rainfall. Heavy rains on June 12 led to severe waterlogging in Hanashi village and other parts of the region. As a result, Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu has declared a one-day holiday for all anganwadis, primary schools, high schools, and PU and degree colleges in the area.

In coastal and north interior Karnataka, IMD has forecast widespread rainfall till June 17. In Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, and Udupi districts, heavy to very heavy rain is expected with sustained winds at 30 to 40 kmph, likely at a few places and extremely heavy rain at one or two places. In Belagavi, Dharwad, and Gadag districts, heavy to very heavy rain with sustained winds at 50 to 60 kmph is likely at a few places and extremely heavy rain at one or two places. South interior Karnataka will experience 'fairly widespread' rainfall till June 14, turning 'widespread' for the next three days.