Bengaluru: A heavy spell of rain hit Bengaluru on Monday evening, leaving several parts of the city waterlogged. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru and other regions of Karnataka till Thursday, warning of continued showers.
Rainfall details and city impact
According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the downpour lasted for nearly an hour. Vidyapeeta recorded 34.5 mm of rainfall, followed by Kengeri at 33 mm and Rajarajeshwarinagar at 32 mm. Other areas in the city received between 10 and 30 mm of rain.
The IMD also forecast isolated heavy rain along coastal Karnataka till Sunday. South Interior Karnataka, including Bengaluru, is likely to experience heavy rain on Wednesday, officials said.
Monsoon overview in Karnataka
Rainfall during this year’s southwest monsoon has so far been slightly above normal across the state. Between June 1 and September, Karnataka received 730 mm of rainfall, compared to the normal average of 696 mm, marking an excess of 5 per cent.
Regional variations are notable. North Interior Karnataka recorded 19 per cent more rainfall than average, with 406 mm against the usual 341 mm. Coastal and Malnad regions, which typically see the highest rainfall, showed marginal deviations: coastal districts logged 2,906 mm against an average of 2,811 mm (3 per cent excess), while Malnad districts recorded 1,302 mm compared to the normal 1,385 mm (6 per cent deficit).
Overall, seven districts, six in North Karnataka, recorded excess rainfall of 20 per cent or more. Rainfall was classified as normal in 23 districts, while Chamarajanagar in southern Karnataka reported a deficit.
Conclusion
Bengaluru residents are advised to remain cautious during the ongoing rains, especially in low-lying areas prone to waterlogging. Authorities continue to monitor weather conditions, urging citizens to stay updated with IMD advisories as the southwest monsoon continues to impact Karnataka.