Bengaluru Weather Forecast: Red Alert Issued as City Braces for Week-Long Rainfall
The southwest monsoon has reached southern India. As a result, Bengaluru and many parts of Karnataka will see heavy rain and strong winds this week.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert for May 26 and 27, warning of possible flooding and disruptions.
Bengaluru Weather Forecast (May 26 – May 31, 2025)
- Wind speed: 30–40 km/h
- Day temperature: 25–27°C
- Night temperature: 19–20°C
- Rain: Heavy rain and storms expected every day till May 31
- Impact: Waterlogging, fallen trees, and traffic delays likely
The IMD says that these weather conditions may cause urban flooding and traffic jams in the city.
Monsoon Progress (as of May 25, 2025)
The monsoon has now moved into:
- More areas of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and Kerala
- All of Goa
- Some parts of Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland
- Parts of the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal
District-Wise Weather Forecast for Karnataka
Coastal Karnataka (May 26–28)
- Districts: Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada
- May 26–27: Very heavy rain with winds of 40–50 km/h
- May 28: Heavy rain continues, especially in Dakshina Kannada
North Interior Karnataka (May 26–28)
- May 26–27:
- Very heavy rain in Belagavi and Dharwad
- Heavy rain in Bagalkot, Vijayapura, Gadag, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur, Yadgir
- Winds: 40–50 km/h
- May 28: Moderate to heavy rain will continue across most districts
South Interior Karnataka (May 26–28)
- Districts: Bengaluru (Urban & Rural), Mysuru, Mandya, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, Hassan, Ballari, Tumakuru, Ramanagara, and others
- May 26:
- Very heavy rain and winds (50–60 km/h) in Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu, Shivamogga
- Heavy rain in Mysuru, Hassan, Mandya, Chamarajanagar
- Light to moderate rain in Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Davangere
- May 27:
- Extremely heavy rain in Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu
- Heavy rain in Shivamogga, Mysuru, Ballari, and Vijayanagara
- May 28:
- Very heavy rain in Shivamogga, Kodagu, and Chikkamagaluru
- Rain will continue in Bengaluru, Ramanagara, Mandya, and Ballari
IMD Safety Advisory
- Avoid going out unless needed, especially during heavy rain
- Be careful of power cuts, falling trees, and flooding
- Local officials are on high alert, especially in red alert areas
Because rain and wind will be strong all week, people in Bengaluru and Karnataka should stay safe and alert. The Red Alert on May 26 and 27 shows how serious the weather can be.
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