Bengaluru Rain: Bengaluru weather has switched from burning heat to unpredictable showers and thunderstorms, affecting the lives of many people. The India
Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "yellow alert" for the city, predicting more showers across the city for the next three days. According to the latest Karnataka weather forecast, fairly widespread rainfall activity is expected from May 22 to May 25, especially across South Interior Karnataka and the Malnad region. The weather department forecasted "Thunderstorm accompanied by lightning" till Sunday (May 25), with temperatures dropping to 21 degrees Celsius. Moreover, post Sunday, the city will see light rain; however, the IMD has not issued any alert for next week.
Bengaluru Weather This Week
Saturday (May 23)
Maximum temperature: 33 degrees Celsius
Minimum temperature: 21 degrees Celsius
Yellow Alert: Thunderstorm with rain
Sunday (May 24)
Maximum temperature: 33 degrees Celsius
Minimum temperature: 22 degrees Celsius
Yellow Alert: Partly cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers
#Forecast for #Bengaluru City:
Partly cloudy sky becoming generally cloudy towards the afternoon/evening. Heavy rain/thundershowers with gusty wind (50-60 kmph) likely in some areas. @GBAChiefComm @GBA_office @BBMPSWMSplComm #KSNDMC #BBMP #BengaluruRains pic.twitter.com/1NCtJXePhO— Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (@KarnatakaSNDMC) May 22, 2026
Streets Flooded, Traffic Disrupted in Bengaluru
Scenes of chaos unfolded across Bengaluru as roads resembled overflowing lakes after the intense downpour. Water gushed along streets “like rivers” on both sides of major roads, severely affecting evening traffic and office commuters trying to return home.
Several motorists were seen struggling to navigate flooded stretches while traffic crawled in multiple parts of the city. The sudden hailstorm also caught many residents off guard, adding to the evening rush hour chaos.
Bengaluru Residents Pay Taxes, Get Swimming Pools Instead of Roads
Effect of yesterday night’s rain has once again exposed the quality of work done by aka @GBA_office on Bengaluru streets. In just one night of rainfall, several roads turned into swimming pools, causing severe… pic.twitter.com/vb6P0F4WSU— Karnataka Portfolio (@karnatakaportf) May 22, 2026
Safety Advisory For Residents
The IMD has issued a safety advisory amid heavy rain and thunderstorms in the city. Active authorities have issued several precautionary measures for the public:
Stay indoors during lightning and thunderstorms
Avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain
Do not stand under trees or near electric poles
Unplug electrical and electronic devices during lightning
Drive carefully due to reduced visibility and slippery roads
