Bengaluru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘Yellow Alert’ for Bengaluru, warning residents of impending heavy rains and thunderstorms that are expected to persist until October 25. Notably, India’s IT capital has been grappling with relentless rainfall over the past week, causing significant disruptions, widespread waterlogging, and severe traffic congestion across various localities.
Also, we earlier reported that due to record-breaking rainfall in Bengaluru, school closures were ordered along with the announcement of work-from-home by many companies on Wednesday. However, no formal announcements have been issued yet about school closures on October 24 due to the rain. Meanwhile, IMD officials project that the intense rainfall may finally subside after October 25. While the downpours are likely to ease, the forecast indicates that cloudy skies will linger, with temperatures remaining between 20 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
Weather Forecast for Bengaluru Until October 29
| Date | Min Temp | Max Temp | Weather Forecast (IMD) |
| 23-Oct | 20 | 29 | Generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers |
| 24-Oct | 20 | 30 | Generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers |
| 25-Oct | 21 | 30 | Generally cloudy sky with Light rain |
| 26-Oct | 21 | 29 | Generally cloudy sky with Light rain |
| 27-Oct | 21 | 28 | Generally cloudy sky with Light rain |
| 28-Oct | 21 | 28 | Rain |
| 29-Oct | 21 | 28 | Rain |
Waterlogging and Traffic Chaos in Bengaluru
It is also worth mentioning that with connection to the heavy rains, many areas in Bengaluru have experienced significant waterlogging, severely impacting daily life and commutes. In the videos doing rounds on social media, residents can be seen suffering with similar woes along different parts of the city.
Video: Biker suffers fall due to severe waterlogging
ವೈಟ್ ಫೀಲ್ಡ್ ಮೆಟ್ರೋ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣದ ಬಳಿ ಗುಂಡಿಮಯ ರಸ್ತೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸಂಚರಿಸುವಾಗ ಬೈಕ್ ಸವಾರ ಪಲ್ಟಿ ಹೊಡೆದು ಗುಂಡಿಗೆ ಬಿದ್ದ ಘಟನೆ ನಡೆದಿದೆ.#Bengaluru #RainAlert #raineffect pic.twitter.com/vyD3q8xpig
— Harshith Achrappady (@HAchrappady) October 24, 2024
Visuals of waterlogging emerges from South Bengaluru
After North #Bengaluru, South Bengaluru is getting heavy rains.
📍Jayanagar 5th Block. Opp to Raghavendra Math block#BengaluruRains pic.twitter.com/C9E20Rlgqg
— shafqat (@shafquath) October 23, 2024
Infrastructure to be blamed?
Bengaluru’s infrastructure issues, particularly concerning its drainage systems, have long been a source of frustration for residents. Many commercial zones, including Manyata Tech Park, have repeatedly suffered from inadequate stormwater management. Insufficient maintenance and poor city planning have left significant portions of Bengaluru vulnerable to frequent flooding during heavy rainfalls.
