Bengaluru Braces for More Rain, Residents Urged to Take Precautions, Yellow Alert Issued for 23 Districts
Bengaluru: The yellow alert issued on May 18 for several regions in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, remains in effect for both Monday and Tuesday, as confirmed by N. Puviarasu, Director of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bengaluru Centre.
Puviarasu emphasized that the department is actively monitoring current air circulation patterns and will provide timely weather updates as conditions evolve.
Due to the existing cyclonic circulation, Karnataka—especially its coastal regions—is expected to experience heavy rainfall. Bengaluru is also projected to receive substantial rainfall over the next two days, according to Puviarasu.
On Sunday, the city experienced intense downpours that led to significant waterlogging in numerous low-lying areas, disrupting daily life for many residents.
The IMD has cautioned that the ongoing yellow alert may result in temporary power outages in certain neighborhoods, minor traffic congestion, and the potential uprooting of weak trees and branches.
Previously, the IMD issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall across 23 districts in Karnataka, including Bengaluru, which will remain in effect until Thursday. This alert warns residents to prepare for moderate to heavy thundershowers, lightning, and gusty winds with speeds reaching 50 to 60 km/h. Widespread rainfall and thunderstorms are anticipated throughout the week.
The districts affected by this alert include Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Tumakuru, Mandya, Mysuru, Hassan, Kodagu, Belagavi, Bidar, Raichur, Yadgir, Davanagere, and Chitradurga. Residents are advised to stay vigilant and take necessary precautions during this period of inclement weather.
According to an alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) this morning, inclement weather in southern India is being driven by an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the Southeast Bay of Bengal and parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Additionally, a trough extending from Telangana to North Tamil Nadu is drawing in significant moisture, resulting in intensified rainfall across the region.
In the past 24 hours alone, Bengaluru has recorded an impressive 103 mm of rain, as reported in the latest IMD bulletin.
One of the most severely affected areas in Bengaluru is Sai Layout in Horamavu, located within the Mahadevapura zone. On Saturday, pre-monsoon rains inundated the layout, submerging streets under 4 to 5 feet of water and leaving many areas flooded to knee level.
Residents have expressed frustration over the situation, attributing the flooding to clogged drains. Despite numerous complaints to local authorities, they claim that the drainage systems have not been adequately maintained.
Water also entered homes in NC Colony on Tannery Road, exacerbating the distress for local residents.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported; however, the heavy rains did result in an uprooted tree in Jayanagar that fell onto a parked car and a jeep, causing damage. Additionally, East End Road towards Mount Carmel School Road was temporarily closed due to another fallen tree.
The waterlogged roads throughout the city have turned commuting into a challenging ordeal. Despite ongoing traffic alerts from the police regarding slow-moving traffic in various areas, many drivers were seen struggling to push their vehicles through knee-deep water in locations such as Panathur S Cross, the upper ramp of the Domlur flyover, and Koramangala, all of which are known for their susceptibility to waterlogging. Traffic was also notably slow near Manyata Tech Park.
Beyond Bengaluru, several regions in Karnataka, particularly the Malenadu area and coastal Karnataka, have also been experiencing substantial rainfall.
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