Bengaluru weather today: Rain & thunderstorms to continue till October 25; IMD warns of heavy showers across Karnataka over weekend

Bengaluru is likely to see rain and thunderstorms on Friday, October 23, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued wet weather across parts of Karnataka over the weekend. The weather department has forecast heavy rainfall in South Interior Karnataka, including the region covering Bengaluru, until Sunday, October 25. The IMD's latest forecast also warns of thunderstorms and lightning in parts of North Interior Karnataka, while Coastal Karnataka is expected to receive heavy rain on Friday. Residents should prepare for changing weather conditions and follow local advisories.

Bengaluru weather today: Rain and thunderstorms forecast

Bengaluru is expected to experience rain and possible thunderstorms on Friday. The IMD's forecast for South Interior Karnataka includes heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning and squally weather on October 23, 24 and 25.

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The showers could affect daily commutes, particularly during periods of intense rain. Commuters should allow extra time for travel and exercise caution on roads where waterlogging develops.

Karnataka weather forecast: Rain to continue over the weekend

According to the IMD's subdivision-wise warning issued on October 23, rainfall activity is expected to continue across different parts of Karnataka over the next two days.

• October 23, Friday: Heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and squally weather are forecast in Coastal and South Interior Karnataka. Thunderstorms and lightning are also expected in North Interior Karnataka.
• October 24, Saturday: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast in South Interior Karnataka, while Coastal and North Interior Karnataka may experience thunderstorms and lightning.
• October 25, Sunday: South Interior Karnataka is likely to receive heavy rain, with thunderstorms and lightning also expected in North Interior Karnataka. No warning is listed for Coastal Karnataka.

The forecast indicates that rainfall activity will vary across the state, with South Interior Karnataka facing a continued risk of heavy showers through Sunday.

Which Karnataka regions are under the IMD weather alert?

The IMD has issued weather warnings for all three meteorological subdivisions of Karnataka, although the expected conditions differ by region.

Coastal Karnataka is forecast to receive heavy rain on Friday, followed by thunderstorms and lightning on Saturday. North Interior Karnataka is under a thunderstorm and lightning warning from Friday through Sunday.

South Interior Karnataka, which includes Bengaluru, is expected to experience the most persistent spell of heavy rain among the three subdivisions, with warnings continuing through October 25.

Residents should check the latest district-level forecasts for local conditions, as the subdivision-wide warnings do not mean every district will receive the same intensity of rainfall.

Bengaluru rain alert: What residents should know

With rain expected to continue over the weekend, residents should carry umbrellas or raincoats when heading out and remain alert to weather updates.

Motorists should drive carefully during heavy showers and avoid flooded stretches of road. Thunderstorms and lightning can also pose risks to people outdoors, so residents should seek shelter in a safe building when lightning activity begins.

The IMD's latest forecast points to continued rain across parts of Karnataka through the weekend. Residents should monitor updated bulletins for changes in rainfall intensity and district-specific warnings.