Bengaluru: The city is set to experience extremely heavy rainfall on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The city woke up at 05: 52 AM with cloudy skies this morning and it is likely to remain the same throughout the day. The minimum and maximum temperatures are expected to range from 20 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius, respectively. The city is expected to witness the sunset at 06: 43 PM. The residents will not get respite from the humidity, and it is likely to be around 87 per cent.
IMD Issues rain alert in Karnataka
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert in coastal regions of Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka as extremely heavy rainfall is likely to occur with thunderstorms and lightning. Whereas, no alert has been issued in North Interior Karnataka. The rainfall is predicted with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50-60 km/h.
Rainfall is predicted in these regions
The rainfall is likely to occur in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Kodagu districts. Due to rainfall, there will be a possibility of temporary disruption of electricity in some areas, uprooting of weak trees, and minor traffic snarls. Meanwhile, thunderstorms with scattered moderate to heavy rainfall are likely to occur in isolated areas in coastal and adjoining coastal districts.
KSNDMC shared a weather report on X
Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) shared a weather report on X (formerly Twitter) for seven days and wrote, "Moderate rain and isolated heavy rain are likely in the coastal and Malnad districts of the state. Light rain and isolated moderate rain are likely in the interior districts."
IMD issued an advisory to stay cautions
The Regional Meteorological Department (RMC) issued an advisory for residents. The weather department has requested residents to stay indoors and avoid travel if possible. Don't lean against the concrete wall. Take safe shelter, and do not take shelter under trees. As soon as rain hits, unplug the electronic appliances immediately and keep yourself away from all the objects that conduct electricity and drive carefully if you are driving.
