- By Nidhi Giri
- Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:04 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Karnataka Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued fresh yellow alerts for multiple Karnataka districts for the next five days. The weather body has also forecast light rain for the state’s capital and IT Hub Bengaluru during this time period as the spell of rainy evenings and gusty winds is expected to continue across Karnataka. The changing weather in Karnataka is due to multiple weather systems - including cyclonic circulations over southwest Rajasthan, East Madhya Pradesh, and east Assam - along with troughs extending across several regions, which are expected to bring rain and instability.
Vijay, a weather blogger who runs the X (formerly Twitter) handle Namma Karnataka Weather, stated that wind convergence typical of the May season has arrived nearly two weeks early this year. He added that this could lead to intermittent spells of rain rather than continuous showers. He further mentioned chances of isolated rain in Bengaluru and surrounding areas this evening. Areas across southern Andhra Pradesh and northern Tamil Nadu, including Tirupati, Chittoor, Vellore, and Krishnagiri, may also receive thunderstorms.
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Karnataka Weather Update April 17
On April 17, the alert extends to 16 districts, which are Haveri, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Tumakuru, Hassan, Kodagu, Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, and Ramanagara. The weather is expected to remain unsettled with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds likely to continue.
Karnataka Weather Update April 18
On April 18, the IMD forecast covers 11 districts: Tumakuru, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Mandya, and Ramanagara. These areas are likely to experience intermittent rain, with thunderstorms and gusty winds making conditions more unstable.
Karnataka Weather Update April 19
On April 19, a total of 10 districts are under alert: Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru, Mandya, Ramanagara, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, and Kolar. The forecast includes thunderstorms and moderate rainfall, with winds expected to pick up during the evening and night hours.
Karnataka Weather Update April 20
On April 20, the alert has been extended to 19 districts: Bidar, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Ballari, Shivamogga, Chitradurga, Chikkamagaluru, Tumakuru, Hassan, Kodagu, Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Mysuru, Mandya, Chamarajanagar, and Ramanagara. These areas will likely see thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds up to 50 kmph, with the possibility of light to moderate rainfall.
Bengaluru Weather
According to IMD Bengaluru, the city is likely to see partly cloudy skies with light rain or thundershowers over the next few days, accompanied by winds reaching 30-40 kmph. Till April 19, Bengaluru residents can expect partly cloudy skies through the day, with light rain or thunderstorms likely during the evening or night. The showers may be accompanied by gusty winds, Residents are advised to plan their day accordingly.