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Economic Times
7 days ago
- Climate
- Economic Times
Bengaluru weather: IMD issues yellow alert for rainfall, says monsoon has returned after brief dry spell
Synopsis Bengaluru is expected to have moderate rainfall with cloudy skies, with temperatures ranging from 21 to 26 degrees Celsius. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre forecasts scattered moderate rains with strong winds across the state, with heavy to very heavy rains in isolated places on August 6 & 7. PTI Bengaluru rains Bengaluru is likely to experience moderate rainfall on Tuesday, according to India Meteorological Department(IMD) the skies are expected to remain cloudy throughout the day. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to range from 21 degrees Celsius and 26 degrees Celsius, respectively. The weather department said that cloudy skies with rain throughout the day will keep the weather pleasant. Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) posted a forecast for the next seven days for the state. "Scattered moderate rains with strong winds across the state in coastal and Malnad districts and heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places on August 6 & 7. Scattered light to moderate rains in interior districts till August 8." — KarnatakaSNDMC (@KarnatakaSNDMC) According to the IMD, rainfall is likely to be accompanied by strong winds, thunderstorms, and lightning. Light to moderate rainfall is predicted in isolated areas of North Interior Karnataka, coastal regions, and South Interior Karnataka. The weather department issued a yellow alert for several regions in the state, including Bengaluru. — KarnatakaSNDMC (@KarnatakaSNDMC) After a spell of dry weather, Bengaluru experienced resurgence of monsoon with heavy rainfall in several areas, especially in the East Zone and Yelahanka area on Monday. The brief, yet heavy spell of rainfall led to waterlogging on major roads such as Kamaraj Road, as well as in low-lying areas of KR Puram and along the Kasturi Nagar down-ramp. However, the situation did not escalate and cause major traffic snarls. According to the IMD's Bengaluru city observatory, 1.9 mm of rainfall was recorded between 8.30 am and 8.30 pm. Both the HAL airport observatory and the Bengaluru Urban automatic weather station logged 2 mm during the same period.
Hindustan Times
03-08-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Bengaluru records driest July in 6 years? Here's why the city saw deficit rainfall this month
Bengaluru city saw deficit rainfall in July this year, a monthly analysis by the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) revealed. A district-wise cumulative rainfall data for the month underlined the subdued rainfall pattern: only four districts received excess rainfall, 17 received normal rainfall while as many as 10 districts, including both Bengaluru Urban and Rural, experienced a deficit. Bengaluru recorded a significant deficit in rainfall this July.(Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times) ALSO READ | Bengaluru's twin tunnel project to use slurry boring machines for excavation: Report The city recorded its driest July in six years as rainfall levels plunged far below the seasonal average, a social media post noted on X. It cited data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), saying that its observatory in the city documented a total rainfall of just 87.5mm for the month, significantly lower than the July average of 116.4mm. ALSO READ | 'Every kid in Bengaluru should study in Kannada': Zoho's Sridhar Vembu slams English-medium obsession 'The #Bengaluru City #IMD observatory records the driest July in 6 years by recording a total rainfall of 87.5 mm for the month against an average of 116.4 mm,' the account, Bengaluru Weather, posted on X. could not independently verify this data. According to the latest daily monsoon report from the IMD, monsoon activity was classified as 'isolated' with the southwest monsoon remaining weak across Karnataka, particularly affecting the Bengaluru Urban district. For the coming days, meteorologists forecasted generally cloudy skies with only light rain likely in Bengaluru. Temperatures in the city are expected to hover around 29 degrees Celsius during the day and dip to 20 degrees Celsius at night. ALSO READ | Dating meetup event at Bengaluru's Cubbon Park called off amid objections: Report Looking ahead over the next 48 hours, residents can expect cloudy skies accompanied by rain or thundershowers and gusty winds reaching 40–50 kmph, but a substantial increase in rainfall appears unlikely.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Rain causes no major damage in Mys district
Mysuru: Although the monsoon was active in Mysuru district, leading to the filling up of lakes and waterbodies, it did not cause any major damage in the district. According to the data available with the district administration, between June 1 and July 29, the district recorded no human, animal, or poultry loss. Only six houses were damaged in the rain. Officials said that all those affected by the rain were paid compensation. According to the data, no human has died in rain-related incidents in this period across the state. The district administration paid Rs 1.20 lakh each to the owners of six houses that were fully damaged in rain-related incidents. Owners of 12 houses that were partially damaged in the rain (50% to 75% damages) were paid Rs 50,000 each as compensation. Rs 30,000 each was paid to the owners of 21 houses that were partially damaged. Rs 6,500 compensation was given to the owners of six houses that sustained minor damages in the rain. Three cattle sheds were damaged in the rain. Officials informed that no large animals or poultry were damaged in rain-related incidents. During this period, crop loss was reported from 43.71 hectares of agricultural land and horticulture crop in 1.03 hectares. Rice crops were damaged in Nanjangud taluk of the district, said officials. According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) data, among the 9 taluks of the district, only two taluks recorded excess rain this year. HD Kote (+45%) and Nanjangud recorded +20% excess rainfall. KR Nagar is the worst affected taluk with -44% rain. Inflow, outflow into dams declines With the rain receding, inflow and outflow to all the dams in the Mysuru region came down drastically on Wednesday. According to the data, inflow to the KRS dam fell to 26,562 cusecs while outflow from the dam was 31,693 cusecs. Kabini dam is receiving an inflow of 18,717 cusecs while outflow to the river was 20,000 cusecs. Hemavati dam in Hassan district is receiving 13,518 cusecs inflow and around 9,000 cusecs of outflow.
Hindustan Times
30-07-2025
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka sees 22% rainfall deficit in July so far, Bengaluru anticipates increased rainfall mid-August
The southern state of Karnataka experienced a notably dry July this year, with rainfall levels falling 22 per cent short of the seasonal average. Despite this significant shortage, meteorologists anticipated a surge in downpours across the state in August that could make up for the current deficit. IMD forecasted a wet spell for Bengaluru mid-August, with cooler temperatures and brisk winds anticipated.(Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) ALSO READ | Bengaluru's long-delayed civic body polls likely to happen after November: DCM DK Shivakumar A regional review from the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) said four districts, namely — Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Gadag and Koppala — benefited from above average rainfall between July 1 and July 29, while seven other districts endured notably low precipitation. These drier regions included Bidar, Dharwad, Haveri, Chikkaballapura, Bengaluru Rural, Kolar and Mysuru. The rest of the districts experienced rainfall that was more or less in line with typical expectations for the month. ALSO READ | Bengaluru Airport reports highest bird strikes in south India with 343 cases: Report Looking ahead, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasted a wet spell for Bengaluru city starting mid-August, with showers expected to intensify as the month progresses, as per a report from the Deccan Herald. This shift is attributed to an evolving low-pressure system over northwest Madhya Pradesh and the positioning of the monsoon trough stretching from Sri Ganganagar through several northern and eastern Indian cities to the north-eastern Bay of Bengal. ALSO READ | Bengaluru homebuyers drag builder to KRERA over missing rooftop pool; Authority orders resolution via joint consensus For the immediate future, residents in Bengaluru can expect mostly overcast skies peppered with occasional light rain over the next two days. Winds are forecast to remain brisk, ranging from 40 to 50 kilometres per hour (kmph). Maximum and minimum temperatures are predicted to hover around 27 degrees Celsius and 19 degrees Celsius in the city, respectively.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
1,530 defunct rain gauges to be replaced, but experts call for better maintenance
Bengaluru: More than a decade after Karnataka pioneered the use of telemetric rain gauges (TRGs), the state govt has approved a Rs 19.8 crore project to replace 1,530 faulty units. But experts warn better maintenance, not just replacements, is key to ensuring accurate weather data for disaster preparedness and agriculture. Karnataka was the first state in the country to deploy a large-scale TRG network, which now spans thousands of locations. These solar-powered devices, installed by agencies like Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), water resources department, and India Meteorological Department, have been instrumental in collecting real-time rainfall data. KSNDMC alone manages 6,533 TRGs — one in each gram panchayat. This data is also used to support farmers through the 24x7 'Varuna Mitra' helpline. However, experts say technical failures and poor maintenance have hampered the effectiveness of the system. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Agrometeorologist Dr MN Thimmegowda of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru, said missing data from faulty gauges can be estimated using nearby gauges. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo But it comes with a caveat. He said: "It is done by extrapolating readings from surrounding TRGs. The efficacy of this method is reduced due to increased local variability of rainfall. This makes it essential to get accurate values instead of relying on averages. " KSNDMC says the 1,530 TRGs selected for replacement are over 10 years old. The rest of the network is currently covered under an annual maintenance contract (AMC). Yet, a technical expert familiar with the situation said on condition of anonymity that a much larger number of devices may be dysfunctional. "About 60% of TRGs at the gram panchayat level are currently non-functional," the expert said. The telemetric rain gauge network was introduced and scaled up by Dr VS Prakash, who was deputed to the state's drought monitoring centre by the central govt in the late 1990s. Prakash later became the founder and special director of KSNDMC. "I came across TRGs while studying in the Netherlands. That was a time when no one was talking about TRGs in India," said Prakash. "We began with four gauges atop houses of scientists, on a pilot basis. Real-time data was sent via SMS to DCs, secretaries and the agriculture department." Within six years, the state had installed a TRG in every gram panchayat — a feat unmatched in India at that time. Later, the network was strengthened further with the addition of telemetric weather stations that record temperature, wind speed, wind direction, and humidity.
