Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, which has been reeling under heat and experiencing above-normal temperatures, is likely to get some respite from Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department said in its forecast. The weather agency said light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers along with gusty winds of 40-50 kmph are likely to occur at isolated places across Bengaluru from April 28 to May 1.
Temperatures in the southern city have fluctuated between 37°C and 23°C in the past 24 hours, according to the weather agency.
What does the 7 day forecast indicate?
The latest seven-day forecast suggests stable weather conditions over the next few days, followed by rain and thunderstorms later in the week.
From April 25 to April 27, the weather is expected to remain partly clear, with no warning. Daytime temperatures are likely to hover between 35°C and 37°C, while nighttime temperatures may hover around 23°C. Humidity levels are expected to remain mild.
When will the weather conditions change?
From April 28, the weather is expected to shift, rain or thunderstorms are likely to appear, especially in the afternoon or evening.
Between April 28 and May 1, temperatures are expected to stay around 35°C during the day and 23°C at night. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely during this period, especially in the evening or at night.
Meanwhile, an orange alert has been issued for Karnataka’s Belgaum, Bagalkot and Gadag districts, indicating the possibility of rain, hail and thundershowers for tomorrow.
The Meteorological Agency has also predicted thunderstorms with gusty winds of 30-40 kmph at a few places over South Interior Karnataka on 30 April 2026 and at isolated places on 25-27 April and 1 May 2026.
Meanwhile, the South India Meteorological Agency has forecast light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thundershowers, lightning and gusty winds of 30-50 kmph over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Rayalaseema and coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam on April 28 and 29.
Similar conditions are likely over Kerala and Mahe from April 27 to 29, Telangana from April 25 to 29 and Interior Karnataka from April 26 to 29, with lightning activity expected.
Lightning is also likely over coastal Karnataka from April 26 to 29 and over Kerala and Mahé on April 26.
