Bengaluru: Bengaluru experienced a significant downpour on Monday morning, resulting in flooded roads and water seeping into the basements of numerous apartment buildings. Following a day of severe rainfall that brought the city to a standstill on Sunday, meanwhile, the downpour continued, leading to widespread disruption across the region.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange alert’ for Bengaluru, warning of further heavy rain and thunderstorms, including lightning, in the coming hours. The weather agency has cautioned residents to remain vigilant and prepared for potential disruptions.
Parts of #Delta under heavy rains.
Like yesterday again west and south Tamilnadu will see thunderstorms rain. Heavy to very heavy rains #Salem #Trichy #Thanjai #Erode #Namakkal #covai #Dindigul #Madurai #Thoothukudi #Pollachi
Parts of #Bengaluru surrounding will get rain… https://t.co/wnRJJD6w6W pic.twitter.com/NCxjAd3DtG
— Rainstorm – வானிலை பதிவுகள் (@RainStorm_TN) October 21, 2024
Furthermore, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall expected across Karnataka and other coastal regions of India due to a cyclonic storm developing in the Bay of Bengal. The IMD explained that an upper air cyclonic circulation, which originated over the central Andaman Sea, has moved to the North Andaman Sea. This shift increases the likelihood of significant rainfall in the affected coastal areas. Residents are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions as the weather conditions may intensify in the coming days.
IMD weather forecast for Bengaluru till October 27
| Date | Min Temp | Max Temp | Weather Forecast (IMD) |
| 21-Oct | 20 | 29 | Generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers |
| 22-Oct | 21 | 28 | Generally cloudy sky with Light rain |
| 23-Oct | 21 | 28 | Generally cloudy sky with Light rain |
| 24-Oct | 21 | 28 | Generally cloudy sky with Light rain |
| 25-Oct | 21 | 28 | Generally cloudy sky with Light rain |
| 26-Oct | 21 | 28 | Generally cloudy sky |
| 27-Oct | 21 | 28 | Generally cloudy sky |
All schools & Anganwadi centers today
In response to the adverse weather conditions, the District Collector announced a holiday for all schools and Anganwadi centers in Bengaluru on Monday, October 21, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students.
VIDEO | Schools to remain closed today in Bengaluru due to heavy rainfall in the city. Waterlogging was reported in several areas.
(Source: Third Party)
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/bj0OiQAijj— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 21, 2024
However, the closure does not apply to degree colleges, postgraduate programs, engineering institutions, and ITI colleges. Authorities have instructed college administrators to evaluate the structural integrity of their buildings and to refrain from using any facilities that may pose safety risks due to the ongoing rains.
