Karnataka Rain: 21 Dists Under Yellow Alert as IMD Warns of Pre-Monsoon Rains with 50% Thunderstorm Chance

Karnataka is entering a 30-50% thunderstorm probability window, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placing 21 districts under Yellow Alert for rain, thunderstorms, hail and gusty winds till April 25, a 24-hour window where weather can flip quickly. Bengaluru weather on the other hand will stay dry with clear skies and temperatures around 36-37°C till April 28.

21 Districts Under IMD Yellow Alert, Full List

The 21 districts on alert are Bagalkote, Vijayapura, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Belagavi, Bidar, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Koppal, Yadagiri, Ballari, Chikkamagaluru, Davanagere, Hassan, Kodagu, Shivamogga, Vijayanagara, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada - indicating a near state-wide spread of weather activity.

North Karnataka Braces for Hail, Strong Winds

The sharpest impact is expected in Bagalkote, Vijayapura, Kalaburagi and Raichur, where thunderstorms with hail and gusty winds touching 40-50 kmph are likely between April 24 morning and April 25 morning. These districts remain the most vulnerable to sudden weather escalation.

In Belagavi, Bidar, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Koppal and Yadagiri, the forecast points to thundershowers with strong winds up to 40-50 kmph during the same period. While hail is not widespread here, wind speed alone could trigger local disruptions.

Central, Malnad Belt to See Intermittent Rain

Districts including Ballari, Chikkamagaluru, Davanagere, Hassan, Kodagu, Shivamogga and Vijayanagara are likely to receive light to moderate rain with winds of 30-40 kmph, mostly at isolated locations across the 24-hour window.

Coastal Karnataka: Rain, Humidity Continue

In Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada, isolated rain and thundershowers are expected till April 25 morning, with humid conditions persisting along the coast.

Across these 21 districts, the IMD has flagged temporary power cut, minor traffic snarls and possible damage to harvested crops left in open fields. Lightning and gusty winds could disrupt routine movement and outdoor activity.

Bengaluru Weather: Clear Skies, No Rain; Temperatures to Hover Around 37°C Till April 28

Meanwhile, if you're waiting for rain in Bengaluru, it's not coming at least not this week. The IMD has indicated a completely dry spell with mainly clear skies over both Urban and Rural Bengaluru from April 24 to April 28, with temperatures staying consistently high and no rainfall in sight.

In the past 24 hours, the city has already seen typical summer conditions. Bengaluru Urban recorded a maximum temperature of 36.4°C and a minimum of 24.6°C, while Bengaluru Rural touched 36.8°C during the day and dropped to 23.0°C at night. Notably, rainfall remained nil across both regions, reinforcing the ongoing dry weather pattern.

Looking ahead, the forecast remains unchanged for the next five days. The IMD has predicted mainly clear sky conditions throughout, meaning no cloud build-up, no thunderstorm activity, and no rain triggers.

Between April 24 and April 26, daytime temperatures are expected to peak at around 37°C, with minimum temperatures holding near 23°C. A marginal dip is expected on April 27 and April 28, when the maximum may ease slightly to 36°C, while minimum temperatures rise to around 24°C, indicating slightly warmer nights.

This pattern clearly points to stable atmospheric conditions with strong daytime heating, typical of Bengaluru's late April climate. With clear skies dominating, heat retention during the day remains high, and the absence of rainfall means no immediate relief from rising temperatures.
In simple terms, Bengaluru is entering a five-day stretch of dry, warm and predictable weather, where the biggest takeaway is consistency no rain, no fluctuations, just steady summer conditions.

From April 24 to April 28, expect clear skies, temperatures around 36-37°C, and zero rainfall, a classic pre-monsoon dry phase firmly in place over Bengaluru.