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Weather
Heavy Rain Forecast Hits Bengaluru and Parts of Karnataka
✍️ News18
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 01:03 AM
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The India Meteorological Department has listed Bengaluru among several Karnataka districts expected to receive heavy rain, prompting residents to stay alert.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released a weather advisory indicating that heavy rainfall is likely across multiple districts of Karnataka. Bengaluru features prominently on the list of areas expected to experience significant precipitation in the coming period.
Authorities have urged residents to monitor local forecasts and take precautionary measures, especially in low‑lying neighborhoods prone to waterlogging. Emergency services are on standby to respond to any incidents that may arise from the downpours.
The advisory comes as the monsoon season intensifies, and officials stress the importance of adhering to safety guidelines, avoiding unnecessary travel, and securing property against potential flood damage.
Authorities have urged residents to monitor local forecasts and take precautionary measures, especially in low‑lying neighborhoods prone to waterlogging. Emergency services are on standby to respond to any incidents that may arise from the downpours.
The advisory comes as the monsoon season intensifies, and officials stress the importance of adhering to safety guidelines, avoiding unnecessary travel, and securing property against potential flood damage.