Karnataka braces for rain, hailstorms across districts

The IMD has issued a 7-day weather alert for Karnataka, forecasting thunderstorms, hailstorms and strong winds across Bengaluru and several districts. Coastal, North and South Interior Karnataka are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall. Bengaluru may witness hailstorms and gusty winds over the next 48 hours, while temperatures continue to fluctuate sharply in different regions.