Karnataka Weather Alert: Yellow Alert Issued, Bengaluru to Stay Breezy With Light Rain In Next 48 Hours

Karnataka weather alert: Light rainfall accompanied by gusty winds is likely to lash isolated parts of Karnataka over the next four days, according to the latest weather forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). While brief spells of rain are expected in certain regions, dry conditions are forecast to persist in several northern districts, reflecting the uneven nature of the current weather system.

In its latest bulletin issued on April 11, the IMD has placed Coastal Karnataka, North Interior Karnataka, and South Interior Karnataka under a yellow alert for April 11 and 12, with forecasts of thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure area currently lies over the west-central Bay of Bengal as of the morning of April 10, 2025 (0830 IST), accompanied by a cyclonic circulation extending up to mid-tropospheric levels. It is expected to move northeastwards and gradually weaken over the central Bay of Bengal within the next 12 hours.

On the same lines, weather blogger Vijay, who runs the X handle 'Namma Karnataka Weather,' noted that the circulation over the Bay of Bengal (BoB) has shifted northeastward, with the low-pressure area (LPA) now persisting over the northern Bay of Bengal off the West Bengal-Bangladesh coastline.

He added that inland wind convergence continues across much of the southern peninsula, increasing the likelihood of thundershowers this evening across Malnad, South Interior Karnataka (SIK), Uttara Kannada (UK), and North Karnataka (NK). Coastal areas are also likely to receive rainfall today.

Thunderstorm activity seen along Karnataka Coast since early morning

"Heavy rain, accompanied by thunder, lashed several parts of the Mangalore city on Friday morning. The downpour continued unabated for nearly an hour, catching many by surprise.''

Meanwhile, on April 10th Koppal district had recorded 80mm of rainfall.

Region-Wise Weather Breakdown:

"On April 11, isolated rain and thunderstorms are expected across the coastal districts of Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, and Uttara Kannada, with wind speeds ranging between 30-40 kmph. In north interior Karnataka, Belagavi, Dharwad, Haveri, and Gadag may see light showers with gusty winds up to 50 kmph, while other regions remain dry. Scattered rainfall is also likely in parts of south interior Karnataka, including Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, and Kodagu, with winds reaching 40-50 kmph," IMD Bengaluru said in its forecast.

On April 12, one or two places in Bengaluru Urban and Rural, Chamarajanagar, Chikkaballapur, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Kolar, Mandya, Mysuru, Ramanagara, and Tumakuru may experience light rain and gusty winds around 40-50 kmph. Udupi and Dakshina Kannada in coastal Karnataka are likely to see light rain, while Uttara Kannada may remain dry. In the north interior region, isolated light showers are expected in Belagavi, Dharwad, and Haveri. Rain and gusty winds are also forecast in parts of Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, and Kodagu.

On April 13, light rain and thunderstorms are likely in isolated areas of Uttara Kannada, Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada. Light showers may occur in Dharwad, Gadag, Koppal, and Bidar in the northern interior region. Widespread light rain is forecast for parts of south interior Karnataka including Ballari, Bengaluru Urban and Rural, Chamarajanagar, Chikkaballapur, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Hassan, Kodagu, Kolar, Mandya, Mysuru, Ramanagara, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, and Vijayanagara.

On April 14, light rain is likely in isolated pockets across coastal Karnataka. In the north interior region, brief showers may occur in parts of Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag, and Haveri, while most other districts are expected to stay dry. South interior Karnataka may continue to see light rainfall in places such as Bengaluru Urban and Rural, Mysuru, Hassan, Kodagu, and nearby districts.

Bengaluru Weather Forecast

According to the IMD's forecast for Bengaluru, the city is likely to experience partly cloudy skies with light rain or thunder in isolated areas over the next 48 hours. Winds may reach speeds of 40-50 kmph, giving the city a breezy feel. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 34°C, while the minimum temperature may settle near 22°C.

Across coastal and southern Karnataka, no major change is expected in maximum temperatures. However, temperatures in north interior Karnataka may rise slightly after April 12, as the current weather disturbance begins to weaken.