Bengaluru Rains: Bengaluru Rains: Residents of Bengaluru are set to witness heavy rain today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow
alert for the next three days. This is likely to disrupt traffic on several key routes. Commuters are advised to check traffic updates before leaving for their destination. Meanwhile, waterlogging has been reported in several parts of the city. Due to the heavy rainfall, multiple localities, especially those located in low-lying areas, are at high risk of flooding from rainwater. According to media reports, the IT hub of India has recorded 16.6mm of rain in the first six days of the month and 7mm in the past 24 hours as of Wednesday. “(30-40 kmph) likely to occur at one or two places over Bengaluru (Rural), Bengaluru (Urban), Chikkaballapura, Kolar, Tumakuru and Ramanagara districts. Light to moderate rain/thundershowers with gusty wind (30-40 kmph) likely to occur at a few places over Ballari Vijayanagara,” said Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre. Also Read: Bengaluru Woman Dies After Husband’s Brutal Rolling Pin Assault; Man Arrested for Cover-Up
A solo weather forecast on Twitter, now X, shared Rainfall Map for Bengaluru. “Scattered light to moderate rainfall recorded. Extreme North, SW, SE and Extreme South recorded rainfall,” he added in the tweet #bengalururains.
Trees Uprooted, Traffic Disruptions in Bengaluru
Heavy winds and rain have caused flooding and uprooted trees in several parts of Bengaluru, leading to traffic problems across the city. The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) reported that seven trees were uprooted and 25 branches snapped due to strong winds and showers.
Throughout the morning, Bengaluru Traffic Police issued multiple warnings as fallen trees and waterlogged roads blocked major routes.
Bengaluru Weather Forecast
9 October: The day will remain generally cloudy with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers. Temperatures will hover between 27°C and 21°C, accompanied by high humidity levels.
10 October: A mostly cloudy day is expected with a chance of brief rain or thundershowers in some areas. Temperatures will range from 29°C to 20°C with humid conditions.
11 October: The sky will stay cloudy throughout the day with light rain in several parts. Daytime temperatures will be around 29°C, while the night will be relatively cooler at 20°C.
12 October: The weather will continue to be cloudy with occasional light rain. Humidity will remain moderate, and temperatures will fluctuate between 29°C and 20°C.
13 October: A generally cloudy sky with light rainfall is likely during the day. Temperatures will remain steady, creating mild and pleasant weather conditions.
14 October: The sky will be mostly cloudy, with no significant rain expected. Day and night temperatures will stay around 29°C and 20°C respectively, making for comfortable weather.
