Finally, some good news for people tired of the scorching summer heat. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that many districts in Karnataka will get rain and thunderstorms starting from April 15.
Bengaluru's temperatures recently shot up, hitting 35°C in some places. This heat has changed the weather patterns, creating the perfect conditions for pre-monsoon showers. The city can expect thunderstorms to gradually start after April 15.
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Bengaluru Weather Update Rain And Thunderstorms
The weather department says South Interior Karnataka, Bengaluru city and its surrounding areas, and a few districts in North Interior Karnataka will get hit. People here can expect light to moderate rain, along with thunder, lightning, and winds blowing at 30–40 km/h.
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Bengaluru Weather Update Rain And Thunderstorms
Coastal districts like Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada will stay mostly sunny with less rain. However, some parts of the Western Ghats foothills might see light showers. The Malenadu region, including Kodagu and Hassan, could get light evening rains, which is great news for coffee and areca nut farmers.
Meanwhile, North Interior districts like Belagavi and Kalaburagi will remain dry and hot until at least April 18. South Interior districts like Bengaluru and Mysuru will have partly cloudy skies with a chance of light drizzles.
Experts explain that a wind trough, which is a low-pressure air path, is stretching from North Tamil Nadu to Karnataka. This is what's causing the rain.
Authorities are advising people to stay indoors during thunderstorms, use electronics carefully, and be cautious while travelling. This rain should bring down the temperature and give everyone some much-needed relief from the heat.