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While Bengaluru experienced a welcome temperature drop after pre-monsoon showers, northern and central Karnataka continue to swelter under intense heat, with some areas exceeding 44 degrees Celsius. Health officials report mild heatwave symptoms and are monitoring critical cases, issuing advisories. Rains are expected to persist in South Interior Karnataka until May 1.

malnad districts of the state -- Chikkamagalur, Shivamogga, and Kodagu -- are witnessing a heavy rainfall.

In the first week of August, the Kodagu, Chikkamagalur, and Shivamogga, three prominent malnad districts of Karnataka witnessed floods and landslides claiming over 12 lives. All the major reservoirs of this region reached their full capacity and floodwater was released from the dam.

After good pre-monsoon rain, the malnad areas of Mysuru region are witnessing a deficit in rainfall, which has affected farming. These areas have recorded over 50 per cent rainfall deficit.

The famous dwarf variety of native cattle found throughout the malnad region, considered rare for its strength to withstand harsh climate conditions of the hilly terrain of Western Ghats has been recognised by the National Bureau of Genetic Resources (NBGR) of the Indian Council of Agriculture Research as a registered breed variety of the country.

Heavy unexpected rain destroyed half an acre of arecanut plantation and one and a half acres of coffee plantation in Aduvalli near Balehonnur in Narasimharajapura taluk.

The 8th edition of the malnad Ultra trail run is happening on November 24th in Chikkamagaluru. About 1,000 runners are expected to participate in the internationally recognized event, which offers 30km, 50km, and 100km races through challenging coffee estate terrain. The event is supported by organizations promoting running, sustainability, and tourism.

The food festival will be an added attraction during Chikkamagaluru Utsava scheduled to be held between January 18 and 22. The visitors can taste various types of delicious and traditional dishes of malnad region.

Farmers of malnad region have a new worry on their hands - menace of monkeys and wild boars. The beleaguered farmers, particularly in Theerthahalli, Hosanagar and Sagar taluks, have already had their share of trouble with rain fury and crop diseases that have adversely impacted agricultural production this time.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrated Women’s Day 2026 with a warm tribute to the women inspiring her life, sharing joyful photos on Instagram. She also continues shooting Maa Inti Bangaram in Shivamogga, while a Holi video with castmates went viral, highlighting her work–fun balance ahead of the film’s May 15 worldwide release.

Unrelenting rain in malnad region continued to disrupt normal life, with rivers, lakes and streams overflowing in Kodagu, Hassan, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts. Other than houses getting flooded, standing crops across farms were washed away.