Bengaluru experienced a significant shortfall in rainfall this July, marking the city’s driest July in six years, according to data analyzed by the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC).
The district-wise rainfall assessment for July highlighted a worrying trend: only four districts across Karnataka received above-average rainfall, while 17 districts recorded normal levels. Alarmingly, 10 districts—including both Bengaluru Urban and Bengaluru Rural—faced a rainfall deficit.
Supporting this, a post shared by the popular social media handle Bengaluru Weather on X (formerly Twitter) cited data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), reporting that Bengaluru received only 87.5 mm of rain during July. This is notably below the city’s monthly average of 116.4 mm.
The post read, “The #Bengaluru City #IMD observatory records the driest July in 6 years by recording a total rainfall of 87.5 mm for the month against an average of 116.4 mm.” However, the news platform Hindustan Times clarified that it could not independently verify the posted figures.
Experts link the city’s unusually dry July to broader weather changes across the southern region, with rainfall patterns shifting inconsistently this monsoon season. Bengaluru residents have reported warmer-than-usual temperatures and dry spells, impacting agriculture and daily life.
This deficit adds to concerns about potential water shortages, crop stress, and rising urban heat conditions in the coming months if the monsoon doesn’t pick up.