Bengaluru: The city is set to experience extremely heavy rainfall on Thursday, May 29, 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 88 per cent.
IMD issues rain alert in Karnataka
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert in coastal areas and South Interior Karnataka as extremely heavy rainfall is likely to occur with thunderstorms and lightning. Meanwhile, an orange alert is issued in North Interior Karnataka as heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely with thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls.
The rainfall is likely to occur in Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Mudbidri, Dharmasthala, Puttur, Bantwall, Sullia, Bagalkote, Kalaburagi, Haveri, Raichur, Yadgir, Shivamogga, Belagavi, and Chikkamagluru, 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
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 & Malnad districts with thunder, lightning & strong winds across the state today, #RedAlert has been issued by IMD."
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. 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.
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.
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