Met department predicts rain in Bengaluru for next few days, yellow alert issued

Bengaluru will also see light to moderate rains over the next few days in parts of the city, and a yellow alert is issued until May 13.

Published on: May 12, 2024, 08:52:24 IST

By HT News Desk

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

The rains are likely to continue in Karnataka for the next week, said the Indian Meteorological Department on Saturday. Bengaluru will also see light to moderate rains over the next few days in parts of the city, and a yellow alert is issued until May 13.

Met department predicts rain in Bengaluru for next few days, yellow alert issued

Also Read - Thunderstorms, relentless overnight rain flood Bengaluru once again, city sees lowest max temp since March: Report

Gusty winds, along with thunderstorms, are also expected in Bengaluru. Senior IMD scientist CS Patil said, “The rains in Karnataka will continue for the next one week and winds with 40 to 50kmph are also likely to occur. In Bengaluru, the moderate rains will continue, and the temperatures will see further dip.”

Patil also stressed that rain above 7cm is expected across the state. “April did not see any rain, but moderate rainfall will continue in Karnataka in May. A yellow alert has already been issued, and rainfall above 7cm is expected in the next few days,” the senior scientist said.

Meanwhile, Bengaluru recently clocked the lowest maximum temperature since March after two months of continuous scorching heat. On Friday, the mercury saw hover at 31.9 degrees Celsius in the city, a rare occurrence since February when it dipped to similar levels for just a couple of days, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The rains in Bengaluru also led to severe waterlogging which caused traffic snarls across the city. The terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport too was waterlogged due heavy rains in Bengaluru.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk
Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More

Get the latest City News, local updates, weather alerts and breaking stories from Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other major cities across India on Hindustan Times.