Bengaluru: Monsoon was active in a several parts of the state on Mondayy.

The entire North Karnataka region experienced drizzle throughout the day. While it drizzled through the day in Gadag, Haveri and Ballari, other districts received sporadic rainfall in their regions. Bagalkot district received heavy rainfall in the day.

The coastal region in Uttara Kannada district received heavy rainfall, while Karwar experienced drizzles. Though skies remained cloudy throughout the day in Dharwad and Belagavi districts, it did not rain.

Heavy rainfall was reported in Hosapete and surrounding areas for more than three hours. Most of the roads and low-lying areas were inundated.

Hampi also received heavy showers inconveniencing tourists who had turned up in large numbers, with Sunday being a holiday.

Parts of Shivamogga district also received good rainfall. Rains receded in Dakshina Kannada.

However, the sky remained overcast throughout the day. In the last 24 hours, Dakshina Kannada district had recorded 30 mm rainfall.

However, parts of Kodagu district continued to receive moderate rainfall. Bhagamandala, Karike, Talacauvery, Napoklu, Somwarpet, Virajpet experienced moderate rains.

Male Mahadeshwara Hills, the popular hill shrine in Chamarajanagar district received moderate rainfall, inconveniencing devotees, who had arrived from far-off places.

As it was a government holiday, many tourists from Tamil Nadu had arrived to offer prayers.

Various parts of Mysuru city too experienced moderate rains for about half an hour towards noon.