Bengaluru Weather Report: City To Experience Moderate To Heavy Rainfall On Wednesday; IMD Issues Red Alert In These Regions Of Karnataka

Bengaluru: The city is set to experience moderate to heavy rainfall on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. The city woke up at 05: 53 AM with cloudy skies this morning and it is likely to remain the same throughout the day. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to range from 21 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively.

The city is expected to witness the sunset at 06: 40 PM. The residents will not get respite from the humidity, and it is likely to be around 83 per cent. The wind is expected to blow from the west.

IMD issued alert in Karnakta

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in the city and other 23 districts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, till May 23, 2025. The weather department said that light to moderate rainfall is likely to occur with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 km/h. The IMD has issued red alert in coastal areas and South Interior Karnataka. Meanwhile orange alert has been issued in North Interior Karnataka.

Rainfall is predicted in these regions

The rainfall is likely to occur in Bagalkote, Kalaburagi, Haveri, Raichur, Yadgir, Shivamogga, Belagavi, and Chikkamagaluru, among others. Due to rainfall, there will be a possibility of temporary disruption of electricity in some areas, uprooting of weak trees, and minor traffic snarls.

The Regional Meteorological Department issued advisory

The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) issued an advisory for residents. The weather department has requested residents to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible.

Take safe shelter, and do not take shelter under trees. As soon as rain hits, unplug the electronic appliances immediately and keep yourself away from all the objects that conduct electricity.

KSNDMC shared a weather report on X

Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) shared a weather report on X (formerly Twitter) for seven days and wrote, "Today's #WeatherForecast: Scattered thunder, lightning storm with wind speed of 40-50 kmph is likely to occur over the state with widespread moderate rain and scattered heavy to very heavy rain. #KSNDMC."

Cyclone in Bay of Bengal is impacting Bengaluru's weather

The weather department said that Bengaluru'weather is being influenced by cyclonic activity over the Southeast Bay of Bengal. According to the IMD, the cyclone in the Bay of Bengal has triggered widespread rainfall in the state. The weather department has asked residents to take precautions amid unstable weather conditions.