{"id":11514,"date":"2026-08-12T11:29:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T11:29:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=11514"},"modified":"2026-08-12T11:29:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T11:29:58","slug":"karnataka-bandh-2026-whats-open-and-whats-closed-on-august-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=11514","title":{"rendered":"Karnataka bandh 2026: What&#8217;s open and what&#8217;s closed on August 13"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-133179859,imgsize-1078867,width-400,height-225,resizemode-75\/pro-kannada-groups-demand-action-on-the-cauvery-water-dispute-and-other-projects-photo-credit-x.jpg\" alt=\"Karnataka bandh 2026: What's open and what's closed on August 13\" title=\"Pro-Kannada groups demand action on the Cauvery water dispute and other projects (Photo credit: X)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Pro-Kannada groups demand action on the Cauvery water dispute and other projects (Photo credit: X)\">Pro-Kannada groups demand action on the Cauvery water dispute and other projects (Photo credit: X)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>BENGALURU: Karnataka is preparing for a day of protests, possible transportation disruptions and bad weather on Thursday, August 13, with the biggest event being a statewide bandh over the <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/cauvery-water-dispute\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cauvery water dispute<\/a>.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Pro-Kannada organizations have called for a 12-hour shutdown from 6am to 6pm, demanding stronger action on the Cauvery issue and long-pending projects like Mekedatu, Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>The bandh could affect public transport, taxis, autorickshaws, hotels, shops and other commercial establishments in some parts of the state.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>However, there are expectations that essential services such as hospitals and medical shops will continue to function.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>Schools are also expected to remain open after the Karnataka Associated Managements of Schools withdrew its earlier call for closure.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>Bengaluru is likely to be the worst affected, particularly in terms of roads and public transport.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>Traffic restrictions and protests may affect commuters and interstate travelers in border areas like Attibele on the Karnataka-Tamil Nadu route.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>The weather may compound the disruption.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted thunderstorms, lightning and gusty surface winds in Karnataka on August 13.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>Warnings of heavy rain continue to be in force for coastal and south interior Karnataka.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>Thunderstorms and strong winds are also likely in north interior Karnataka.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/>There may be delays, diversions and disruptions to services throughout the day due to the combination of protests and monsoon weather.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"33\"\/>Residents traveling long distances have been advised to check transport services and local conditions before setting out.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>The Cauvery dispute continues to hold center stage in public debate and Thursday is expected to be a closely watched day across Karnataka, particularly in Bengaluru and districts bordering Tamil Nadu.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/city\/bengaluru\/karnataka-bandh-2026-whats-open-and-whats-closed-on-august-13\/articleshow\/132866936.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pro-Kannada groups demand action on the Cauvery water dispute and other projects (Photo credit: X) BENGALURU: Karnataka is 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