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Weather
Bengaluru Forecast: Rain and Thunderstorm Risk Expected Over Coming Days
✍️ chshyd.in
🗓 21 Aug 2026, 11:48 AM
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The city's weather service warned of intermittent rain, overcast skies and a heightened chance of thunderstorms across Bengaluru in the next few days.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a climate alert for Bengaluru, citing an approaching trough that will bring scattered showers and cloud cover.
According to the forecast, rain is likely to begin later today and continue through the weekend, with periods of heavy downpours possible especially after sunset. The cloud cover will keep daytime temperatures modest.
The IMD also highlighted an elevated likelihood of thunderstorms, advising residents to stay vigilant, avoid open areas during lightning, and secure loose objects. Authorities have been asked to keep emergency services on standby.
Commuters are urged to anticipate possible traffic disruptions, and outdoor events may face interruptions.
According to the forecast, rain is likely to begin later today and continue through the weekend, with periods of heavy downpours possible especially after sunset. The cloud cover will keep daytime temperatures modest.
The IMD also highlighted an elevated likelihood of thunderstorms, advising residents to stay vigilant, avoid open areas during lightning, and secure loose objects. Authorities have been asked to keep emergency services on standby.
Commuters are urged to anticipate possible traffic disruptions, and outdoor events may face interruptions.