Bengaluru rains: Could low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal intensify into cyclonic storm and impact city?

Bengaluru Weather: Due to the twin weather systems, Bengaluru and surrounding regions are expected to see rainfall over the next few days.

Updated on: Oct 25, 2025, 13:08:16 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, is likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall along with strong gusty winds due to a twin weather system. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall for the city until October 26 and has issued a yellow alert.

Bengaluru Rains: The IMD has forecast rainfall for Bengaluru until October 26 and has issued a yellow alert. (AI generated-Google Gemini)

Depression over the east-central Arabian Sea

According to a report by the Times of India (TOI), a depression over the east-central Arabian Sea, located off the coast of Mangaluru, is likely to persist until Sunday, October 26. This system is expected to bring heavy rainfall to coastal and Malnad districts.

These districts may experience strong gusty winds and intermittent heavy rainfall throughout this period. Sea conditions are also expected to remain rough.

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Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal

The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm on October 27. This system will strengthen the northeast monsoon, bringing rainfall to Bengaluru.

Due to the twin weather systems, Bengaluru and surrounding regions are expected to see rainfall over the next few days, according to TOI.

The weather department has forecast continued rainfall in Bengaluru until October 26 and has issued a yellow alert for the city. Several other areas in Karnataka are also under IMD's yellow alert. Southern Karnataka, including Bengaluru, is likely to experience wet and windy conditions in the coming days.

Bengaluru weather

26 October:

The weather will continue to be cloudy with light rain. The maximum temperature will be about 30 degrees Celsius, and the minimum around 20 degrees Celsius. Humidity will stay between 70 and 79 per cent.

27 October:

Bengaluru will see a generally cloudy sky with light rain. Daytime temperature will be around 30 degrees Celsius, with a night temperature near 20 degrees Celsius. Humidity will remain between 70 and 79 per cent.

28 October:

A generally cloudy sky with light rain will prevail. The temperature will vary between 30 degrees Celsius (high) and 20 degrees Celsius (low), with humidity levels ranging from 70 to 79 per cent.

29 October:

The week will end with a generally cloudy sky and light rain. The maximum temperature will be about 30 degrees Celsius, and the minimum around 20 degrees Celsius. Humidity will continue between 70 and 79 per cent.

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Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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