Weather

Kerala Weather, May 21: Pre-monsoon conditions with humidity and light rain across major cities like Kochi, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, and Kollam. Temperatures will range from 24°C to 32°C.

Karnataka Weather, May 21: Karnataka braces for rain showers and thunderstorms. Major cities will experience cloudy skies.

Heavy rain over the past 36 hours severely disrupted daily life in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The rain-related toll went up to five in the state.

The IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Karnataka till May 26 due to a cyclonic circulation over the Arabian Sea. Bengaluru has already seen three rain-related deaths, including two by electrocution. More rain is expected.

Bengaluru, despite having the highest road tax in India and increased fines for outer-state vehicles, faces severe flooding and waterlogging even after light rains. Residents demand urgent action to address the city’s failing infrastructure.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said 70% of Bengaluru’s 210 flood-prone areas have been fixed, with work ongoing in the rest. After heavy rains caused flooding and damage, BBMP is spending ₹2,000 crore on stormwater drains.

Heavy pre-monsoon rains in Bengaluru dumped 132 mm of water, flooding over 50 neighbourhoods and disrupting daily life. The downpour caused widespread waterlogging, impacting residents and prompting alerts across the city and nearby districts.

Kerala Weather, May 20: Heavy rainfall, high humidity, and soaring temperatures across several regions including Kochi and Trivandrum. Residents should be prepared for sudden downpours.

Karnataka Weather, May 20: Major cities like Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubli-Dharwad, and Mangaluru can expect rainfall and humid conditions. Be prepared for sudden downpours.

Delhi Weather, May 20: The heatwave is expected to continue throughout the week. Stay hydrated and avoid strenuous activities during peak heat.