IMD warns of rain storm in Bangalore; IndiGo says flight schedules disrupted due to ‘bad weather’ | Today’s news
IndiGo on Monday issued a travel advisory citing “bad weather” in Bengaluru following the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) warning of thunderstorms and rain in the city.
“Bad weather over #Bengaluru has affected flight schedules. We are monitoring the weather closely and doing our best to get you where you need to go safely and smoothly,” it said.
The airline advised passengers to regularly check the status of their flight via its website or mobile app and assured them that its teams are available to provide assistance and full support throughout their journey.
According to the Indian Express, the IMD has issued an orange alert for several parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru, for Monday, while a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds will remain in effect across the region till Thursday.
Bengaluru IMD weather forecast for 7 days
On May 18, a minimum temperature of 23°C and a maximum temperature of 33°C are expected. Thunderstorms are likely.
On May 19, according to the forecast, the minimum temperature is 23 °C, the maximum temperature is 33 °C. Thunderstorms are expected.
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On May 20, the minimum temperature is likely to drop to 22°C and the maximum temperature may rise to 34°C. Rain or thunderstorms accompanied by strong gusty winds are expected.
On May 21, a minimum temperature of 22°C and a maximum temperature of 35°C are expected. Skies are likely to remain mostly cloudy with light rain.
On May 22, temperatures are expected to range between 22°C and 35°C. A generally cloudy sky with light rain is expected.
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On May 23, the minimum temperature is likely to be 22°C and the maximum temperature will be 35°C. The weather is expected to remain cloudy with light rain.
On May 24, a minimum temperature of 22°C and a maximum temperature of 35°C are predicted. Generally, cloudy skies with light rain are likely.
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Some parts of Bengaluru experienced light rainfall during the night of Sunday to Monday. Data from the city’s meteorological panel showed that 157 wards of the city recorded drizzle, with the highest rainfall measured at 0.7 mm, the report said.
Bengaluru Urban has seen relatively limited pre-monsoon rainfall this year. As of April 19, the district reportedly recorded a rainfall deficit of 85.8 percent, with only 5.6 mm of rainfall compared to the historical monthly average of about 40 mm.
An IMD scientist responds to heat wave warnings in several parts of the country
Meanwhile, the IMD has issued a heat wave warning for several parts of the country, saying that the maximum temperatures may go up to 45 degrees Celsius in the coming days. The hot and dry weather is expected to continue for at least the next week.
IMD scientist Akhilesh Shrivastav told ANI on Monad that heatwave conditions are expected to affect northwest India, central India and adjoining regions and are likely to continue for the next seven days.
“The maximum temperatures recorded yesterday were between 42-43 degrees Celsius. Our estimate is that during the next week, temperatures in Delhi could remain between 42-44 degrees Celsius. Temperatures could touch 45 degrees in the next 3 days and isolated heat waves are also expected in Delhi. An ‘orange alert’ has been issued for Delhi for the next two days,” Shrivad said.
He added that heat wave warnings have been issued for Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Vidarbha, Central Maharashtra and Marathwada regions of Maharashtra.
“Northwest India will remain largely dry, leading to an increase in temperatures. However, rain is expected in Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. A heavy to very heavy rainfall warning has been issued for Kerala. Karnataka may also experience hailstorms, while northeast India is expected to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall,” he added.
