Bengaluru wakes up to dull, cloudy skies; IMD predicts thunderstorm

Bengaluru will see cloudy skies, rain and thundershowers with lightning for the next couple days, according to a forecast from the IMD.

Published on: Apr 4, 2023, 11:41:43 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru city is in for more summer showers over the next couple of days, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a thunderstorm warning over the city on Monday. Rain and thundershowers with lightning are likely to occur at isolated places across Karnataka, namely, Bengaluru, Chamarajanagara and Kolar districts, it said in the daily bulletin.

The Karnataka capital will see cloudy skies with possibility of rain or thundershowers in the evenings or nights till Wednesday. (Burhaan/HT Photo)

The Karnataka capital will see cloudy skies with possibility of rain or thundershowers in the evenings or nights till Wednesday. The city is also set to have maximum and minimum temperatures in the range of 33 and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively.

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The IMD's seven-day forecast for Bengaluru showed one or two spells of rain might occur today and that “thundery developments” are likely towards the end of the week.

Bengaluru will have a cloudy sky for most of this week. (IMD)

The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), meanwhile issued rainfall maps detailing pre-monsoon rainfall patterns in the state for three months - from January 1 to April 3 - which showed that rainfall received in Bengaluru was ‘normal’. However, Bidar, Chikkaballapura and Kolar districts received an ‘excess’ rainfall.

The centre also said an average maximum temperature of 39.8 degrees Celsius was recorded at Raichur district, while an average minimum temperature of 15.4 degrees Celsius was recorded at Chikkamagaluru District.

The IMD also forecasted rain, thunderstorm, hail and lightning over Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas, warning that water-logging and traffic congestions might occur. Routine business activities are very likely to be affected. “Loose objects may fly. Stay indoors, close windows and doors and avoid travel if possible,” the IMD said.

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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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