Karnataka Weather Alert: Pre-Monsoon Showers Expected, IMD Issues Alert For 5 Districts

The pre-monsoon showers has begun making its presence felt in Karnataka, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting thundershowers in several parts of South Karnataka.

The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) has issued an alert predicting scattered moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 km/h, in the coastal, Malnad, and southern interior districts of the state today, as well as across Karnataka on March 22.

Dry weather is expected in the following days.

Hot and humid conditions are likely to intensify in the northern and southern interior districts today. The KSNDMC has issued a yellow alert.

The weather department has advised residents to take necessary precautions and avoid unnecessary travel due to potential thunder, lightning, and temporary power outages.

As of March 20 at 4 pm, thunderstorm clusters have been forming along the Western Ghats, particularly in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga districts.

Bengaluru Weather Update

The maximum temperature recorded in Bengaluru yesterday was 34.7°C, and similar temperatures are expected today. However, a drop in temperature is likely this weekend, bringing some relief from the heat.

Earlier, the weather agency has forecast rainfall in 12 districts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, beginning March 23, 2025. Despite brief showers in parts of Bengaluru last week, the city has experienced a significant temperature rise.

Residents are advised to stay updated with weather forecasts and take precautions as the pre-monsoon season progresses.