Bengaluru, 10 April

After weeks of patchy pre-monsoon showers across State, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall in Bengaluru and surrounding areas over the next two days.

According to IMD, the City is likely to experience a generally cloudy sky with chances of rain during evening and night on 10 and 11 April.

A yellow alert has been issued for Bengaluru, with IMD officials noting the possibility of isolated rainfall in interior regions of the State. Some areas may also witness thunder, lightning, and gusty winds.

In the past 24 hours, districts such as Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Vijayapura, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Mandya, Shivamogga, and Davanagere have recorded light to moderate rainfall.

Coastal and Malnad regions are also likely to see continued showers, while interior Karnataka may experience sporadic rain and brief localised storms due to increased atmospheric moisture.

The rain is expected to bring some relief from the recent heatwave, though weather experts caution that sudden changes in wind patterns could occur. Residents are advised to carry umbrellas and plan evening commutes carefully, as showers may disrupt traffic across the city.