Bengaluru’s IMD observatory recorded its driest July in five years, receiving only 92.8 mm of rainfall, compared to the average of 116.4 mm. Observatories at HAL and KIAL reported even lower totals, at 67.4 mm and 39.1 mm, respectively. Last year, the city saw 141.5 mm of rainfall, significantly above the norm. Despite the low rainfall this July, the city experienced consistently cloudy mornings and strong winds. As Bengaluru transitions into a break phase, steering winds are expected to decrease below 20 knots, potentially leading to increased rain and thundershowers by mid-August.
The IMD has issued a rainfall warning for Bengaluru and surrounding areas for the next five days. Heavy rainfall is anticipated across Karnataka, particularly in coastal regions. A red alert has been declared for Dakshina Kannada on July 31 due to overflowing rivers and significant flooding, prompting the closure of schools and colleges in the area.
An orange alert is in place from July 31 to August 2 for Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts, as well as Chikmagalur, Kodagu, and Shimoga districts. Additionally, a yellow alert will be effective for Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Kodagu on August 2 and 3. In Belgaum, severe weather has led to the relocation of over 5,000 individuals to care centers.