Bengaluru experienced intense rain across several neighbourhoods on Thursday, causing waterlogging and traffic disruption as the India Meteorological Department forecast light to moderate showers across the city for the next six days. The weather department had issued a yellow alert for the city, warning that some areas could receive heavier rain.
Rain was reported from the morning in parts of Bengaluru and continued through the afternoon before intensifying again in the evening. Several stretches of Mysuru Road recorded heavy rain during the evening, while Halsuru, Indiranagar, Mahatma Gandhi Road and Sampangiram Nagar were among the neighbourhoods that received thunderstorms and strong showers.
The rainfall left roads inundated in several locations. Vehicle movement was affected as motorists continued to travel through waterlogged stretches, with traffic disruptions reported across multiple parts of the city. The impact was particularly visible during the evening commute, when people returning home after the Dasara holiday period encountered rain-related delays and difficult road conditions.
The India Meteorological Department said Bengaluru could receive light to moderate rain over the next six days, with the possibility of heavier showers in some areas. Dr Puviyarasan, a scientist at the IMD Bengaluru centre, said rainfall was expected in the city between October 23 and October 28.
For the next 24 hours, Bengaluru and surrounding areas are expected to remain generally cloudy, with a possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorms. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 27 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to be about 21 degrees Celsius.
The forecast for the following 48 hours also indicates generally cloudy conditions around Bengaluru, accompanied by light to moderate rain and thunderstorms. Temperatures are expected to remain close to 27 degrees Celsius during the day and 21 degrees Celsius at night.
Thursday’s disruption again linked Bengaluru’s weather conditions directly to road use and daily mobility. Waterlogging on roads can slow traffic and make evening travel more difficult, particularly when heavy showers coincide with the end-of-day commute. The current forecast means residents and road users may face similar conditions in different parts of the city through October 28.
The IMD’s yellow alert and extended rainfall forecast remain the immediate official advisories for the city. Weather conditions and the possibility of heavier rain in some areas will continue to determine traffic conditions over the coming days.
