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Jun 19, 2025
Five fatalities reported in Karnataka monsoon
Karnataka just saw its heaviest pre-monsoon rain in 125 years—almost double the usual amount.
From March to May 2025, the state got hit with 286mm of rain, leading to major floods and landslides.
TL;DR
Extreme weather has claimed 71 lives
The extreme weather has claimed 71 lives and damaged over 2,000 homes. Flooded rivers have forced authorities to issue warnings as reservoirs fill up fast.
Power cuts, broken bridges, and blocked highways have left many communities—especially in Kodagu and Dakshina Kannada—struggling to stay connected and safe.