Bengaluru weather: Will it rain today in city? check 7-day weather forecast

Bengaluru, currently experiencing pre-monsoon showers, will continue to receive more downpours accompanied by thundershowers until 20 May, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has sounded a yellow alert - warning of moderate rainfall and other adverse conditions for Karnataka's capital.

The weather department has forecast heavy rain and thunderstorms with gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph in some parts of Karnataka today. 

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According to the latest update, one or two places in the districts of Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Chikkaballapura, Chitradurga, Kolar, Ballari, Ramanagara, and Tumakuru are likely to experience heavy rain or thundershowers along with strong winds. Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms with gusty winds of similar speed are also expected in many areas across Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagaluru, Mandya, Davanagere, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru, and Shivamogga districts.

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Bengaluru 7-Day Weather Forecast: Rain Likely to Continue for Next Few Days

Bengaluru, May 17: Bengaluru is expected to experience partly cloudy skies with chances of rain or thundershowers over the next few days, according to the 7-day weather forecast.

From May 17 to May 20, the city will see partly cloudy skies with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers each day. The minimum temperature is likely to remain steady at around 22°C, while the maximum temperature may go up to 33°C.

However, from May 21 onwards, the rain is expected to ease. The weather on May 21 and 22 will be partly cloudy, but no rain has been predicted so far.

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Residents are advised to carry umbrellas and plan their travel accordingly during the next few days, especially in the evenings when showers are more likely.

When Will Monsoon Hit Karnataka?

The southwest monsoon is expected to arrive in Karnataka by the end of May, earlier than the usual onset in early June, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Parts of the state are also likely to receive above-average rainfall this season. Speaking with TOI, IMD officials stated that the monsoon is set to reach Kerala by May 27, with a margin of error of 3–4 days. "Normally, it takes four days for the monsoon to travel from Kerala to Karnataka. Hopefully, Karnataka will welcome the monsoon by May-end," said C S Patil, meteorologist at IMD Bengaluru.