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Weather
IMD Issues Heavy Rain and Thunderstorm Warning for Bengaluru and Karnataka Districts
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 12:31 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms across Bengaluru and several districts in Karnataka over the coming days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an alert predicting intense rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in Bengaluru and multiple districts of Karnataka. The forecast covers the next 48 hours, with the greatest intensity expected during the evening and night periods.
Local authorities have been advised to activate emergency response teams, clear drainage systems, and monitor water levels in low‑lying areas. Residents are urged to stay indoors during severe weather, avoid unnecessary travel, and keep emergency kits ready.
The warning follows a pattern of seasonal monsoon activity that often brings sudden downpours to the state. Officials recommend that citizens follow real‑time updates from the IMD and heed any instructions from municipal bodies to minimise disruption and safety risks.
Local authorities have been advised to activate emergency response teams, clear drainage systems, and monitor water levels in low‑lying areas. Residents are urged to stay indoors during severe weather, avoid unnecessary travel, and keep emergency kits ready.
The warning follows a pattern of seasonal monsoon activity that often brings sudden downpours to the state. Officials recommend that citizens follow real‑time updates from the IMD and heed any instructions from municipal bodies to minimise disruption and safety risks.