Bengaluru weather update: Rain expected in city today, tomorrow after four-month-long dry spell

Bengaluru set to receive rainfall after 146-day dry spell, relief from scorching heat expected.

Published on: Apr 19, 2024, 09:22:32 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru woke up to cloudy skies in several areas on Friday morning, indicating that the dry spell that lasted more than four months is about to finally end. Residents are about to breathe a sigh of relief from the scorching heat and sizzling temperatures in the “Garden City”, which is demanding air conditioners and coolers in households.

Bengaluru is expected to witness its first rainfall in over four months, says IMD.

A fresh weather forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said a few areas in Karnataka are set to receive rainfall in the coming days, i.e., from Friday till Tuesday (April 19 - 23).

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They are namely, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, Chamarajanagar, Chikkaballapur, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Hassan, Kodagu, Kolar, Mandya, Mysuru, Ramanagara, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Vijayanagara, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Vijayapura, Yadgir and Ballari districts.

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The department also issued a heavy rainfall warning at isolated places over Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu and Shivamogga districts of South Interior Karnataka (SIK) for Friday. “Hot and humid conditions are likely to prevail over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts till April 19,” the IMD's daily bulletin read.

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It also said thunderstorms along with lightning, accompanied by gusty winds - with wind speed reaching 30 to 40 Kmph - is likely at isolated places over Karnataka till April 21.

Rain forecast for Bengaluru city

For Bengaluru city, the department noted that a partly cloudy sky with possibility of light rain or thundershowers is expect towards evening or night in the next 48 hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures very likely to be around 37 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively, it added..

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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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