Will Cyclone Montha’s possible landfall in next 12 hours affect Bengaluru’s weather this week?

The weather system is expected to bring widespread rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and parts of South Karnataka over the coming days.

Published on: Oct 27, 2025, 07:58:15 IST

By Shivya Kanojia

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced early Monday that the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm. The system is expected to bring widespread rainfall to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and parts of South Karnataka over the coming days.

The weather in Bengaluru is expected to remain cool and rainy throughout the week. (PTI)

Bengaluru weather

The weather system is likely to bring light to moderate rainfall to Bengaluru in the next 12 hours. The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain for Bengaluru, along with cloudy skies. The maximum temperature is expected to settle around 29°C, while the minimum will be around 21°C.

Also read: 'Severe cyclone' headed to India's east coast: Where 'Montha' will make landfall, and when

Throughout the week, Bengaluru will witness light to moderate rainfall. The weather department has also issued a yellow alert for several areas of Karnataka on October 28.

Cyclone Montha landfall

IMD scientist S Jagannath Kumar shared update on the landfall, he said, “A severe cyclonic storm is expected to form in the Bay of Bengal and make landfall... The storm is likely to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall, with extremely heavy rainfall in isolated areas, and strong winds... A storm surge of up to 1 meter above the astronomical tide is also expected... Red alerts have been issued for several districts, including Kakinada, Konaseema, West Godavari, Krishna, Bapatla, Prakasam, and Nellore,” reported news agency ANI.

Also read: Andhra, Odisha on red alert, Indian Army on standby ahead of ‘severe’ storm' landfall

Landfall date and time

The deep depression is likely move northwestwards and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, around Kakinada, as a severe cyclonic storm during the evening or night of October 28, according to the IMD. At landfall, wind speeds could reach 90–100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph.

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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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