Bengaluru: Heavy rains lashed several parts of Bengaluru on Sunday evening, including areas such as Vijayanagar, Majestic, Govindarajnagar, Corporation Circle, and Malleswaram, leading to severe traffic congestion and disruptions in the city.
In Bengaluru Rural district, intense rainfall caused damage to houses and sheds, with rooftops being blown away in some places. Reports of heavy showers along with hailstorms were also received from N. Hosahalli village in Hoskote Taluk.
Yellow Alert Issued for 24 Districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for 24 districts across Karnataka between April 20 and 26, predicting thunderstorms and heavy rain accompanied by strong winds. Scientist C.S. Patil from the IMD stated that both coastal and interior Karnataka will experience significant weather activity during this period.
Districts under alert include: Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag, Shivamogga, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, Kolar, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, and Chikkaballapur, among others.
Wind speeds of 30–50 km/h are expected in several parts of South and North Interior Karnataka. Fishermen have been strictly advised not to venture into the sea during this period due to unsafe weather conditions.
Rain Forecast by Date
April 21: Light to moderate rainfall expected in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Belagavi, Haveri, Gadag, Dharwad, Kodagu, Hassan, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga.
April 22: Scattered rain likely in Udupi, Haveri, Gadag, Dharwad, and Koppal, with chances of thunderstorms in Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan.
April 23: Light rain forecasted in parts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Haveri, Gadag, Dharwad, Koppal, Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan districts.
April 24: Isolated rainfall likely in coastal Karnataka, with dry weather expected in Udupi and Uttara Kannada. Light rain and thunderstorms expected in parts of Gadag, Koppal, Raichur, and Yadgir.
April 25–26: Light showers predicted in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and some districts of North Karnataka.
Meanwhile, pre-monsoon rains have already begun in various regions of the state due to low-pressure conditions in the atmosphere.