Here is a detailed weather update of the city in key points that will help you understand the weather conditions and their implications.
1. Overview of Weather Forecast:
Rainfall: Heavy to light rainfall will persist over Bengaluru on Friday due to the low-pressure system formed over Southwest Bay of Bengal. It should lessen thereafter.
Temperature:
Minimum Temperature: 19.2°C.
Maximum Temperature: 24.69°C.
At 6:10 AM, city temperature was recorded at 18°C. Sunset will be at 5:59 PM.
2. Sky Conditions and Rainfall Patterns:
Cloud Cover: The sky is going to be cloudy throughout the day. Scattered thunderstorms, lightening and gusty winds expected in some pockets of Bengaluru.
Total Precipitation: 11.7mm on the day
Humidity: 73% lower than yesterday. Hence, presumably a less humid day which would be comforting with the rains.
3. Wind Speed and Direction :
Wind Speed: The wind is expected to blow throughout and all of the day from the west at a wind speed of 11 km/h.
Steering Altitude Winds: The steering altitude winds have relaxed to 2 knots, which is an indication that the inland convergence, or simply the merge of diverse air masses, is getting recaptured. Such mechanism usually gives away with steady rain showers.
4. Yellow Alert and Weather Warnings:
Places which are at risk: Yellow alert has been put in for North Interior and South Interior Karnataka, especially with Bengaluru marked out there, which means there will be heavy rain, lightning, thunderstorms, gusty winds along with isolated squalls.
Coastal Districts: There is no special weather warning for today for the coastal districts in Karnataka. However, there’s a possibility that heavy rain accompanied by thunder/lightning is predicted for the Malnad districts bordering along the coast.
5. Air Quality Index (AQI):
The air quality in Bengaluru is good, with an AQI of 12.0, despite the potential rainfall, which is a quite positive indicator of the city’s air health and gives the locals more reason to breathe easy amid the downpour.
6. Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) Alert:
KSNDMC updates states have issued an update for the state with warnings of heavy rain, thunders and gusty winds in different districts of Karnataka. South Interior districts have been paid special attention as the situation is expected to become severe.
7. Namma Karnataka Weather Tweet:
The @namma_vjy account on X (earlier Twitter) added another layer of analysis with the fact that weather was reviving in a cyclical manner with landfall convergence over Karnataka. This could mean that there could be more regular over Bengaluru for the next few hours or days.
8. It looks like Rainfall Intensity to Decrease:
Even as Bengaluru is likely to witness heavy spells of rain on Friday, the IMD says the intensity of rains over the city will decrease in the next couple of days.
Weekend Weather: The depression in the Southwest Bay of Bengal is receding. There will be a gradual lessening of rain intensity and relief for the people of Bengaluru after three days of continuous rain.
9. Tips for the Residents:
Prepare for Rain: Heavy to moderate rains and thunderstorms are in the offing. Residents must thus prepare the day with ‘Carry an umbrella or raincoat in case you are stepping out’.
Probable Traffic Delays: It is expected to rain and thereby waterlogging will occur resulting in slow traffic. It would be judicious to view the local traffic updates before traveling.
Health Precautions: Rain and chilly winds should not make you forget about warming up and getting stuck by the common cold or flu.
Places subject to flash flooding: People residing in places prone to flash flooding are advised to be on the look out for local advisories and take precautions not to get waterlogged.
10. Agriculture Impact:
For this reason, the South Interior Karnataka region should have farmers keenly on the lookout for the weather conditions; heavy downpours will affect the harvest timing for some crops, although it will aid those with a moisture deficit.
Conclusion:
Bengaluru, October 18, 2024: Expect moderate to heavy rains on the 18th of this month along with thunders and a significant drop in the temperature. The rains may taper off a bit by Friday, but that would still be a wet and cold day. Avoid venturing out, and get the latest alerts and warnings from the IMD and KSNDMC.