Bengaluru Rains Return: Heavy Showers Lash East, Drizzles Across Bangalore, More Wet Days Ahead

After days of anticipation, rains finally swept across Bengaluru late Sunday night and early Monday morning, bringing much-needed relief to residents and setting the tone for what is expected to be a rainy week across South Interior Karnataka.

The first spells were reported around 11 pm, with steady rain in KR Puram and surrounding eastern pockets. Areas such as Ramamurthy Nagar and Marathahalli saw light drizzles initially, but the intensity picked up later as the night progressed.

By early morning hours arond 5.30 am, several parts of the city experienced moderate to heavy rainfall. Intense showers accompanied by thunder were reported in TC Palya, where rain lasted for nearly 30-35 minutes in multiple spells. Heavy rain was also recorded in Manyata Tech Park and Seegehalli, indicating a strong system over the eastern and northeastern corridors of the city.

Central and northern areas were not left out. Localities including Mathikere, Rajajinagar, and Ulsoor woke up to steady rain and cloudy skies, while Banaswadi witnessed continuous showers through the early hours. However, not all areas saw rainfall - Anekal remained dry during the same period, highlighting the typically scattered nature of pre-monsoon showers in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru East witnessed good rainfall, bringing much-needed relief and a pleasant spell of weather. Sheegehalli recorded the highest rainfall at 46.5 mm, followed closely by Manduru at 44.5 mm. Avalahalli received 31.5 mm, while Doddabanahalli saw 30 mm of rain, and Kadugodi recorded 15 mm. The steady showers over the past few hours have significantly cooled the region and improved the overall weather conditions.

Residents described the rain as "worth the wait," especially after warm and humid conditions over the past few days. The overnight showers have also helped bring down temperatures and improve morning conditions across the city.

Weather observers and early model trends suggest this is just the beginning. Forecasts indicate that South Interior Karnataka and adjoining ghat regions are likely to receive consistent rainfall over the coming week, with chances of thunderstorms and evening showers continuing in Bengaluru.

With the rainy spell setting in, residents are advised to prepare for waterlogging in low-lying areas, slower traffic during peak hours, and occasional power disruptions. At the same time, the rains are expected to provide relief from heat and support water levels across the region.

Bengaluru Weather

According to the latest forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru (urban and rural) will see a partly cloudy sky over the next five days, with light rain or thundershowers likely during the evening or night on May 3 and 4. From May 5 onwards, rainfall activity is expected to intensify, with light to moderate rain and thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds of 30-40 kmph. Temperatures are likely to remain steady, with maximums ranging between 35°C and 36°C and minimums between 22°C and 23°C, indicating warm days but relatively cooler, rain-influenced nights.

Meanwhile, IMD said that coastal Karnataka is expected to see light to moderate rain at isolated places in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, while Uttara Kannada is likely to remain largely dry. In North Interior Karnataka, a few districts including Bidar, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, and Raichur may receive light to moderate rainfall, with dry conditions prevailing elsewhere.

Meanwhile, South Interior Karnataka is set for more active weather, with light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds of 30-40 kmph expected in several districts, including Ballari, Vijayanagara, Davanagere, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, Ramanagara, Bengaluru Urban and Rural, Chikkaballapura, and Kolar.