Bengaluru: Several districts across Karnataka’s coastal and southern interior regions are likely to receive rainfall over the coming days, with the intensity expected to increase on October 22. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also possible in some areas.

The coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, with isolated areas potentially witnessing thunderstorms. Most northern interior districts are expected to remain dry, although light showers are possible in parts of Belagavi, Dharwad and Haveri.

In the southern interior region, rainfall is forecast in Chamarajanagar, Kodagu and Mysuru districts, with the possibility of heavy showers in some areas. Bengaluru Urban and Rural, Chikkaballapura, Kolar, Mandya, Ramanagara, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan and Tumakuru are also likely to receive rain.

On October 22, heavy rainfall is forecast in Kodagu, Mysuru and Hassan, while Bengaluru and Mandya may experience moderate showers. Rain is also expected in parts of Shivamogga and Chitradurga, according to the forecast details provided.