Bengaluru: The city is set to experience extremely heavy rainfall on Friday, , May 30, 2025. The city woke up at 05: 52 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 20 degrees Celsius and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The city is expected to witness the sunset at 06: 42 PM. The residents will not get respite from the humidity and it is likely to be around 87 per cent.
IMD issues rain alert in Karnataka
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert in coastal regions of Karnataka as extremely heavy rainfall is likely to occur with thunderstoms and lightning. A yellow alert has been issued in North and South Interior Karnataka. The rainfall is predicted with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 km/h.
Rainfall is predicted in these regions
The rainfall is likely to occur in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Kodagu districts. Due to rainfall, there will be a possibility of temporary disruption of electricity in some areas, uprooting of weak trees, and minor traffic snarls. Whereas thunderstorms with scattered moderate to heavy rainfall are likely to occur at isolated areas in coastal and adjoining coastal districts.
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, "Moderate to heavy rainfall and very heavy rainfall at isolated places in coastal and Malnad districts today with scattered thunder, lightning & strong winds across the state, IMD has issued an #OrangeAlert."
IMD issued an advisory to stay cautious
The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) issued an advisory for residents. The weather department has requested residents to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible. Do me lean against the concrete wall. 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 and drive carefully if you are driving.
Southwest monsoon has advanced in these regions
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Southwest monsoon has advanced in many regions, including Karnataka, Maharashtra (including Mumbai), and parts of the central Arabian Sea.
