Bengaluru might shatter weather records by seeing its wettest June in history: Report

Bengaluru is set to see its wettest June in history, with IMD predicting continued moderate rainfall until Thursday, setting the stage for new rainfall records.

Updated on: Jun 24, 2024 11:09 AM IST

By Yamini C S

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June in Bengaluru this year is poised to break rainfall records dating back to 1867, with the city already drenched by 203 mm as of Sunday morning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued to project moderate rainfall until Thursday, potentially surpassing the wettest June on record set in 1996 with 228.02 mm, the Deccan Herald reported.

Earlier this month, Bengaluru saw its rainiest June day ever, logging 111.11 mm on June 2, breaking a 133-year-old record. (For Representation)

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Earlier this month, Bengaluru saw its rainiest June day ever, logging 111.11 mm on June 2, breaking a 133-year-old record. IMD officials attribute this deluge to a cyclonic circulation over the northeast Bay of Bengal and a low-pressure trough off the Maharashtra-Kerala coasts, which are expected to intensify lower-level winds along the western coast in the next few days, the report added.

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An official from the IMD spoke to reporters and noted that coastal and south interior Karnataka are likely to witness widespread rain, with heavy downpour expected in several areas of north interior Karnataka as well.

The IMD has furthermore issued an orange alert for extremely heavy rainfall in districts including Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Shivamogga, and Kodagu until Thursday. Additionally, a yellow alert has been issued for Bidar, Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Dharwad, Haveri, Mysuru, and Chamarajanagar until Tuesday due to forecasts of isolated heavy rainfall.

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Looking ahead, thunderstorms and gusty winds are anticipated across Karnataka this week. Fishermen are advised to avoid venturing into the sea until Wednesday along the Karnataka coast, where squally weather with winds reaching speeds of 35-45 kmph, gusting up to 55 kmph, is expected.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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