• By Aditya Jha
  • Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:56 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

Bengaluru News: Amid light rainfall in Bengaluru on Thursday morning, the city is facing the issue of minimal waterlogging and traffic disruptions in several regions, including Yelahanka Junction towards Airport Road. The city also witnessed a significant dip in temperature due to strong wind and light rain. 

The residents of the high-tech city complained of waterlogging in several parts, leading to heavy traffic congestion. Waterlogging was reported in prominent areas such as Old Madras Road near Tin Factory, along the International Airport Road, and near Town Hall.

The waterlogging caused the delay in the morning hours of the residents of these areas. Traffic was halted for a long time in Austin Town as a big tree fell on Mother Teresa Road of this area because of the rain and strong wind. 

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that an advisory was released earlier to warn the residents of a possible weather change. It recorded 3.6 mm and 2.4 mm of rain at the Bengaluru city and HAL observatories until 8.30 pm. Besides, the Kempegowda International Airport observatory recorded 6.2 mm of rain until 5.30 pm.

Earlier on Wednesday, the IMD issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru warning the residents of heavy rains over the next four days. It stated that a low-pressure system across the Sri Lanka-Tamil Nadu coast is bringing heavy rains to the high-tech city.

The IMD forecast moderate to heavy rains in the urban region of Bengaluru, rural Bengaluru, Chitradurga, Kolar, and Ramanagara till December 13. Heavy rainfall is also expected in several coastal districts, including Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. These regions are expected to receive rainfall till December 14. '

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The continuous rainfall is expected to impact the weather of the city as the temperature in the city is forecasted to range between 18 degrees Celsius and 30 degrees Celsius.  Coastal and interior districts may witness rainfall with thunderstorms. Apart from Karnataka, heavy rain is expected in several other southern states, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Puducherry.