Karnataka, Bengaluru weather update: Bangalore to get more rainfall, IMD warns of heavy showers and thunderstorms across state

Karnataka and its capital Bengaluru will continue to receive rainfall till May 21, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said in its weather forecast. Bangalore will receive showers even today as the IMD has sounded a yellow alert for the city and its adjoining areas for Thursday. According to the IMD, rainfall is expected in the coastal, north interior and south interior parts of the state.

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Rainfall is likely in Koppal, Dharwad, Gadag, Vijayanagara, Haveri, Davanagere, Shivamogga, Vijayapura, Yadgir, Raichur, Bagalkote, Belagavi, Ballari, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Chitradurga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru, Mandya, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Ramanagara, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural and Chamarajanagar districts, the IMD said. The department has also predicted rainfall in Mysuru district.

Bengaluru rain today

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru and its adjoining areas for Thursday. , The forecast said cloudy weather is expected, with increased cloud formation during the afternoon and rainfall likely during the evening hours. The rainfall alert is likely to impact popular hill station areas near Bengaluru. With the wind expected to move at 40 kilometres/hour, the same may also lead to the fall of trees. The continuous lightning may impact going outside.

Heavy rainfall in Karnataka

According to the Meteorological Department, Karnataka is likely to continue receiving heavy pre-monsoon showers from May 22, with thunderstorms expected across several parts of the state. Both North and South Interior Karnataka may witness heavy rain accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50–60 kmph.

An orange alert has been issued for Kodagu, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, Mysore, and Chamarajanagar districts, where heavy rainfall and possible hailstorms are expected on Thursday. A yellow alert is also in place for Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Tumkur, Ramanagara, and Mandya districts, with moderate to heavy rain likely in these areas.

Districts including Belgaum, Dharwad, Haveri, and Gadag may also receive heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning activity. At the same time, Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Kalaburagi, and Raichur are expected to experience hot and dry conditions, with temperatures ranging between 39°C and 42°C. However, some places could see cool evening winds or light pre-monsoon showers.

The department has further warned of thunderstorms with wind speeds of 30–40 kmph at isolated places along Coastal Karnataka between May 22 and May 24. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea during this period due to rough weather conditions.