IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Bengaluru Amid Rain and Thundershowers The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru, warning of continued light to moderate rain and thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds throughout the week. The alert, effective from Sunday, May 25, 2026, extends until May 29, with weather conditions expected to remain active in the region. The forecast highlights the formation of an upper air cyclonic circulation over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, which is anticipated to bring widespread rainfall activity across Bengaluru. According to the IMD, the weather system is likely to result in partly cloudy skies turning generally cloudy by the afternoon and evening of Monday. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers, with gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, are expected in parts of the city. Maximum and minimum temperatures are projected to remain around 32 degrees Celsius and 22 degrees Celsius, respectively. The yellow alert is expected to persist throughout the week, with no immediate signs of a shift in the weather pattern. Weather data recorded on Sunday morning indicated a noticeable drop in temperatures across Bengaluru. Many parts of Karnataka experienced temperatures 2 to 5 degrees Celsius below normal. The city’s maximum temperature remained below 30 degrees Celsius, compared to the average of 34 degrees Celsius recorded in the previous week. However, the evening forecast predicts a return to 32 degrees Celsius in Bengaluru. The IMD attributed the current weather activity to a north-south trough extending from south of Bihar to north coastal Andhra Pradesh, passing through Jharkhand and Odisha. This atmospheric feature is contributing to the ongoing rainfall and gusty conditions.#karnataka #bengaluru #india_meteorological_department #southwest_bay_of_bengal #monsoon_patterns
