Bangalore Weather Forecast: Will It Rain In Bengaluru Today? Check IMD Latest Updates, May 19

Karnataka weather today is expected to be unstable as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, along with strong winds across several parts of the state on May 19. While some districts may stay dry and sunny during the first half of the day, rain activity is likely to be observed by afternoon and evening due to strong pre-monsoon conditions.

According to the latest Karnataka weather forecast, coastal Karnataka and several interior districts are likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall today. IMD has also issued a Yellow Alert for Bengaluru and nearby regions as thunderstorm activity is quite active in the region.

Bengaluru Weather Today, May 19

Bengaluru weather today is expected to be cloudy with light to moderate rainfall in isolated areas. The city may be expense thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and strong winds during evening hours. The sudden rain spell can impact bengaluru traffic movement across major roads including Silk Board, Outer Ring Road, Hebbal, KR Puram, and Electronic City.

According to IMD, The maximum temperature in Bengaluru is expected to stay between 29 degree Celsius and 31 degree Celsius, while the minimum temperature may remain around 21 degree Celsius to 22 degree Celsius.

Residents are being advised to carry umbrellas and avoid unnecessary outdoor movement during thunderstorm activity.

Karnataka Rain Alert: Which Regions May Receive Rain?

As per the IMD weather warning, rain activity is expected across multiple parts of Karnataka including, Coastal Karnataka districts, South Interior Karnataka, North Interior Karnataka, Bengaluru Urban and Rural regions continuing for several days
The weather department has warned about Thunderstorms with lightning &Gusty winds

Residents can also see sudden evening showers and there are chances of low visibility during rain andWaterlogging in some urban areas.

As per the weather department, the ongoing rainfall in Karnataka is part of strong pre-monsoon activity developing across South India. Moisture-laden winds from the Arabian Sea are entering the state and interacting with rising daytime temperatures, leading to cloud formation and thunderstorms.

This weather pattern is quite common before the arrival of the Southwest Monsoon, but meteorologists say rainfall activity has become more intense over the past few days.

The Southwest Monsoon is expected to arrive over Kerala around May 26, and Karnataka may start seeing stronger monsoon circulation gradually after that.

Bengaluru Traffic And Travel Advisory

Bengaluru Rain during evening peak hours could create traffic congestion across multiple areas. Slippery roads and poor visibility may slow down vehicle movement in several parts of the city.

Office-goers are advised to:

• Leave early from workplaces
• Check weather updates before travelling
• Avoid parking vehicles under trees
• Stay indoors during lightning activity
• Carry umbrellas or raincoats while stepping outside
• Stay away from electric poles during rain
• Keep mobile phones charged in case of power cuts