Bengaluru Weather Alert: Will It Rain Today Evening?

After Intense rain battered Bengaluru on Monday evening, severe waterlogging was witnessed in parts of the Garden City on Tuesday. This resulted in traffic jams.

The waterclogging was reported in several areas including in Manyata Tech Park, Seshadripuram. On this issue, Bengaluru Traffic Police issued an advisory and said that it is working tirelessly to resolve the situation.

"Due to waterlogging near Bellanduru Kodi, vehicles and commuters were stuck in the midst of the flood. With the assistance of a tractor, our Inspector sir and team successfully rescued all commuters and pedestrians," HAL airport traffic police BTP said on X.

Advising commuters to avoid the route, Traffic police said, "Still this route is not in a condition to use for commuters so please avoid this route and use Outer Ring Road as an alternative."

Waterlogging at Salem Bridge, Mahadevpura. Diversions have been made. pic.twitter.com/H1eYrYVrng

— Joint CP, Traffic, Bengaluru (@Jointcptraffic) October 9, 2023

Intense rain showers battered sections of the city on Monday evening, causing disruptions in daily routines. Motorists encountered flooded roads during their commute back home from work. The city has experienced consistent moderate to heavy rainfall since Sunday evening.

@blrcitytraffic @CPBlr @Jointcptraffic Water logging on Manyata tech park Flyover towards Hebbal being clear by Hennur traffic police. pic.twitter.com/es3dG03JZL

— DCP Traffic North, Bengaluru (@DCPTrNorthBCP) October 9, 2023

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Yellow alert for the city on Tuesday, predicting ongoing moderate to heavy rainfall for the next few days.

today rain Meanwhile, heavy water had accumulated at Nehru Circle
A senior citizens car was stuck inside the water logging
The Inspector of High Ground Traffic Police Station took the senior citizen to his home in his car @blrcitytraffic @Jointcptraffic @highgroundtrfps @CPBlr pic.twitter.com/1kVwpTFeLO

— Shree ram Bishnoi (@ShreeRA43002214) October 9, 2023

Will The City Get Rains Today?

As per the KSNDMC's latest press release, widespread moderate rainfall is likely over the BBMP catchment areas today. The Mahadevapura Zone, Bommanahalli Zone, RR Nagara Zone, West Zone, and East Zone are to receive moderate rainfall on Tuesday while the Yelahanka zone will get light rainfall.

Water logging on the service road of Agra lake , there will be slow movement of the vehicles , we are trying our best to pump the water out ,please bear with the inconvenience @Jointcptraffic @CPBlr @DgpKarnataka pic.twitter.com/VT7IN6fHKN

— DCP SOUTH TRAFFIC (@DCPSouthTrBCP) October 10, 2023

On the other hand, the IMD has said that Bengaluru might get moderate rain accompanied by thundershowers at times. "Generally cloudy sky. Light to moderate rain/thundershowers heavy at times very likely towards evening/night. Maximum and Minimum temperatures very likely to be around 29 and 21 Degree Celsius respectively," it said in a statement.

As per the Weather.com predictions, there are chances of thunderstorms accompanied by hazy weather. The temperature is anticipated to reach a low of around 20°C and there is a 60% chance of rain.

Meanwhile, the IMD has predicted light to moderate rain to occur in many places over Coastal and South Interior Karnataka. However, dry weather is likely to prevail over North Interior part of the state.