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Bengaluru News: Bengaluru and several districts in Karnataka will continue to see rain this week, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A yellow alert has been issued for the city and nearby regions, with heavy rain forecast for parts of south interior Karnataka on September 3. Coastal Karnataka is expected to receive isolated heavy showers until September 7.

Bengaluru Weather: City Struggles With Waterlogging

On Monday evening, a sudden spell of heavy rain brought Bengaluru to a standstill. Several areas reported waterlogging, leaving commuters stuck in long traffic jams. The downpour highlighted the city’s poor drainage system, which has repeatedly failed during intense rainfall.

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Bengaluru Flyover Turns Into ‘Swimming Pool’

The newly inaugurated Central Silk Board double-decker flyover turned into a symbol of the city’s monsoon troubles on Monday. Videos shared online showed both decks of the flyover waterlogged, with vehicles struggling to move. Social media users mocked the structure, calling it a “swimming pool.”

Karnataka Weather: District-Wide Forecast

The IMD has also predicted light to moderate rain with strong winds, ranging from 30 to 40 kmph, across multiple districts. These include Ballari, Chikkamagaluru, Davanagere, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Mysuru, Mandya, Ramanagara, Kodagu, Kolar, Chikkaballapura, Chamarajanagara, Vijayanagara and both rural and urban Bengaluru.

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Rainfall Data Above Average

Figures from the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) show that the southwest monsoon has brought slightly more rain than usual this year. Since June 1, the state has received 730 mm of rainfall, about 5 per cent higher than the seasonal average of 696 mm. North interior Karnataka recorded the sharpest rise, with 406 mm of rain, 19 per cent above the normal 341 mm. Coastal districts also logged an excess, receiving 2,906 mm compared to the usual 2,811 mm. Malnad districts, however, saw a small deficit, with 1,302 mm against the average 1,385 mm.