Bengaluru Rain Alert: IMD Issues Rain Warning for Karnataka; Thunderstorms & Heavy Rain Likely Till Nov 6

Karnataka Weather Update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds in some isolated parts of Karnataka over the next seven days, with heavy rain likely especially in South Interior Karnataka on November 5 and 6.

The Karnataka weather forecast indicates that Coastal region, Malnad and South Interior Karnataka may experience scattered rainfall along with thunderstorms and strong winds.

Meanwhile, North Interior Karnataka weather may see relatively less rainfall, with sunny and dry weather likely to continue across several areas.

The IMD has also warned of cold conditions and fog during the early morning and night hours in several parts of the state.

Bengaluru Weather Forecast: Rain Likely in Isolated Areas

Bengaluru weather has been hit by rain and thunderstorms. the surrounding areas in South Interior Karnataka could experience isolated rainfall and thunderstorms over the coming days.

The IMD's seven-day outlook shows that sunny and cloudy conditions may alternate across Karnataka, with isolated light to moderate rainfall possible in parts of the southern interior.

Karnataka Rainfall: Bengaluru and Other Stations Record Heavy Precipitation

As per the latest rainfall forecast, major precipitation across many Bengaluru Urban locations was recorded over the last 24 hours. The highest rainfall readings is as follows:

Bengaluru Urban, Anekal, Bidaraguppe: 107 mm
Dakshina Kannada, Mangalore, Valpadi: 93 mm
Bengaluru Urban, Anekal, Billapura: 85.75 mm
Bengaluru Urban, Anekal, Sarjapur: 80.5 mm
Udupi, Karkala, Renjala: 76.5 mm
Bengaluru Urban, Anekal, Attibele: 73 mm
Bengaluru Urban, Anekal, Neriga: 71 mm
Bengaluru Urban, Anekal, Handenahalli: 71 mm
Udupi, Karkala, Irvathauru: 66 mm
Bengaluru Urban, Anekal, Mayasandra: 62.5 mm

North Interior Karnataka Likely to See Less Rain

The IMD expects rainfall activity to be comparatively limited in North Interior Karnataka over the next seven days. Sunny and dry weather is likely to continue across several locations, although isolated cloudy conditions cannot be ruled out.

IMD November Weather Outlook: Below-Normal Rainfall Expected

The IMD's monthly rainfall outlook for November 2026 shows a predominantly below-normal rainfall probability across a major portion of Karnataka.

South Interior Karnataka, particularly Hassan, Mandya, Mysuru and Chamarajanagara, is expected to have a relatively stronger below-normal rainfall probability.

North Interior Karnataka is likely to experience a mixed rainfall distribution, with normal and above-normal rainfall probabilities over scattered pockets.

Coastal Karnataka and Malnad are also expected to show predominantly below-normal rainfall probabilities, although isolated areas could receive normal or above-normal rainfall.

Cold Weather and Fog Likely During Morning Hours

The IMD has indicated that cold conditions and fog could be seen across several parts of Karnataka during the night and early morning hours.

Residents, particularly motorists travelling early in the morning, should exercise caution in areas experiencing reduced visibility.