Bengaluru in for a week of rain, say forecasts from IMD; Coastal Karnataka under yellow, orange alerts

Bengaluru will experience a week of pleasant weather with light rain and temperatures between 21 and 27 degrees Celsius, according to the IMD.

Published on: Jul 22, 2024, 18:00:00 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru city is expected to see rainfall all days this week, fresh forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicated. The agency forecasted a generally cloudy sky in the city with light showers for Monday.

The weather in Bengaluru is expected to remain cool and rainy throughout the week. (PTI)

The day’s maximum temperature is expected to reach 27 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is predicted to hover around 21 degrees Celsius, a report said.

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Looking ahead, the weather in the tech hub is expected to remain cool and rainy throughout the week. From July 23 to July 25, Bengaluru will see a continuation of the cloudy conditions and light rain. During these days, temperatures are forecasted to fluctuate between a high of 26 to 27 degrees Celsius and a low of 20 degrees Celsius.

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For July 26 and July 27, the city will continue to experience rain with a maximum temperature of around 26 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 20 degrees Celsius.

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According to the latest updates from the IMD, Karnataka is under yellow and orange weather alerts. Regions such as Belgaum, Gulbarga, Bidar, and Hassan are on a yellow alert for very heavy rain, while Uttar Kannada, Shivamogga, Udupi, and Chikkamagaluru have been issued an orange alert for very heavy rain accompanied by strong surface winds.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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