Bengaluru Weather Forecast: THESE Districts on Red, Orange Alert
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A Week of Wet Weather Ahead
Starting 26 May, Bengaluru will experience light rainfall and cooler temperatures ranging from 20 degrees Celsius to 27 degrees Celsius. While the next couple of days will see mild weather, heavier showers are expected to return by midweek.
Here’s a quick look at the forecast:
- 26-27 May: Light rain; temperatures between 20 degrees Celsius to 27 degrees Celsius
- 28-29 May: Heavy rain; temperatures dipping to 19 degrees Celsius – 25 degrees Celsius
- 30-31 May: Continued rainfall with highs around 26 degrees Celsius
Umbrellas, raincoats and caution will be essential companions for Bengalureans this week.
Red and Yellow Alerts Across Karnataka
The IMD has placed several districts under alert due to anticipated heavy downpours:
- Red Alert: Uttara Kannada, Shimoga, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu
- Yellow Alert: Mysuru, Hassan, Haveri, Gadag, Dharwad
These areas are likely to face intense rainfall, with the red alert zones being most at risk for flash floods, landslides and waterlogging. Residents in these districts are urged to follow official advisories and avoid unnecessary travel.
Two lives were lost in Bengaluru due to electrocution during flooding. A 63-year-old man, Manmohan Kamath, and a 12-year-old child were killed while attempting to drain rainwater from their apartment using a motorised pump. “When he connected the pump to a socket, there was a short circuit, leading to his electrocution,” said a Mico Layout police officer.
As monsoon-like conditions continue to grip the city and state, authorities and residents alike are being urged to stay alert, follow safety guidelines, and prioritise wellbeing in the face of unpredictable weather.
