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IMD Forecasts Rain for Bengaluru, Heavy Showers Expected in Nearby Districts
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 09:32 PM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for Bengaluru, predicting rainfall today and warning of heavy showers in surrounding districts.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) released a weather bulletin today indicating that Bengaluru will experience rainfall during the day.
The forecast calls for moderate to heavy showers, with precipitation expected to start in the late morning and continue into the evening.
Adjacent districts such as Chikkaballapur, Ramanagara, and Tumkur are warned of even heavier rainfall, which could lead to localized flooding.
Residents are advised to keep windows closed, avoid traveling on roads prone to waterlogging, and stay updated via the IMD website or local news channels.
The department has urged local authorities to prepare for potential disruptions to public transport and to ensure that drainage systems are clear.
The forecast calls for moderate to heavy showers, with precipitation expected to start in the late morning and continue into the evening.
Adjacent districts such as Chikkaballapur, Ramanagara, and Tumkur are warned of even heavier rainfall, which could lead to localized flooding.
Residents are advised to keep windows closed, avoid traveling on roads prone to waterlogging, and stay updated via the IMD website or local news channels.
The department has urged local authorities to prepare for potential disruptions to public transport and to ensure that drainage systems are clear.