Karnataka likely to experience hailstorm between 1-3 April; 25 districts put on alert
Bengaluru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for several regions of the state, forecasting heavy rainfall with hailstorm in more than 25 districts of the state over the next few days.
In a forecast issued on Monday, the IMD has said that cloudy skies with thunderstorms and strong winds of 40-50 km/h velocity are expected from April 1-3; hailstorms are likely in Coastal and North Interior Karnataka on April 2-3 and widespread rain are expected on April 4. Residents are advised to stay updated with weather alerts and take necessary precautions, especially in districts under the yellow alert.
The following districts are placed on yellow alert: Vijayanagar, Tumkur, Shivamogga, Ramanagara, Mysuru, Mandya, Kolar, Kodagu, Hassan, Davangere, Chitradurga, Chikkamagaluru, Chikkaballapur, Chamarajanagar, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore Urban, Vijayapura, Haveri, Gadag, Dharwad, Belagavi, Bagalkot, Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, and Udupi.
The IMD has said that, between April 1 and 3, scattered moderate rain is expected in North Interior Karnataka, while South Interior Karnataka, including Bengaluru and coastal districts, are likely to witness widespread moderate rainfall. Some areas of the state will receive heavy showers, it has predicted.
It has also issued a hailstorm warning for Coastal Karnataka and North Interior Karnataka, adding that isolated hailstorms are expected in South Interior Karnataka on April 3.
On April 4 too, most parts of the state will receive heavy rainfall, while Bidar, Koppal, Raichur, and Yadgir districts will continue to experience dry weather, with only moderate rainfall.
The IMD stated that so far Kalaburagi district Kalaburagi recorded the highest maximum temperature at 40.6°C. Chamarajanagar recorded the lowest temperature at 15.4°C.
The Meteorological Department has clarified that the sudden change in weather conditions due to a depression over the Odisha coast, which may intensify into a cyclone.
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Two held for Rs 1.13 crore gold theft at Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan residence in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Shivajinagar Police have arrested two persons for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 1.13 crore from the Pulakeshinagar residence of Housing Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan.
The accused have been identified as Ameer Ahmed and his associate Syed Ameer, Deccan Herald reported.
Police said Ameer Ahmed is known to the family and is a distant relative of the minister’s mother, Sogar Khanam. He had been visiting the house regularly and had reportedly gained the family’s trust by offering assistance.
According to police, He had suffered losses in his travel business and was in financial distress. He had allegedly sought Rs 5 lakh as financial help from the family and expressed a desire to travel to Mecca. When he didn't get help, Ahmed allegedly conspired with his associate Syed and carried out the theft.
Investigators said the duo pledged the stolen gold ornaments at a private finance company and invested the proceeds in real estate ventures.
Suspicion arose after Ahmed stopped visiting the house, following the theft. He also stopped responding to phone calls. His mobile phone remaining switched off post the incident, further raised doubts, leading police to track and arrest him.
During interrogation, both accused reportedly confessed to the crime. Based on the information provided, police recovered the stolen gold ornaments.
