- By Nidhi Giri
- Sun, 30 Mar 2025 04:55 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Karnataka Weather: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain in multiple Karnataka districts starting April 2. The weather body has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain in Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, and Mysuru, where intense showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds are likely. Meanwhile, moderate rain is likely in Vijayanagar, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Mandya, Kolar, Davangere, Chitradurga, Bangalore Rural, Bangalore Urban, Yadgir, Vijayapura, Raichur, Koppal, Kalaburagi, and Bidar.
Karnataka Weather Forecast
April 1 And 2: Cloudy weather is expected across the state, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph. Scattered moderate rainfall is likely in North Interior Karnataka and Coastal districts.
March 31 To April 2: In South Interior Karnataka, scattered to widespread moderate rainfall is expected, with isolated heavy rainfall in some areas. Dry weather is likely on the following days.
Hailstorm Warning In Karnataka Districts
''A hailstorm warning has been issued for Mysuru, Kodagu, Hassan, and Chikkamagaluru on April 1 and 2, while all Coastal Karnataka districts, along with Belagavi, Dharwad, Gadag, and Haveri, may experience hailstorms on April 2," IMD said in its latest bulletin.
Bengaluru Weather
As of March 30, Bengaluru recorded its highest temperature of the year on February 17, when the mercury soared to 35.9 degrees Celsius, making it the hottest day of the season so far. This was significantly higher than Delhi's 27 degrees Celsius on the same day, highlighting an unusual weather pattern for the city.
Residents can expect relief as rain likely from April 2, will bring down the soaring temperatures. “On April 2, Bengaluru will experience a cloudy sky with light rain, which is expected to persist for a few days. The maximum temperature during this period is forecasted to be around 34 degrees Celsius, with a minimum temperature of 21 degrees Celsius,” IMD stated.
With stormy conditions and heavy rainfall anticipated, the IMD advises residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions to avoid any weather-related disruptions.