The South-West Monsoon Setting over the Karnataka Coast resulted in record-breaking heavy rainfall in Bangalore. Thunderstorms, Heavy rain, and strong winds led to a heavy rain pour which caused over 120mm of rainfall breaking the 133-year-old record on June 16th, 1981 which had around 101 mm of rainfall. The
Whether the department issued a yellow alert, the alert was issued by IMD to ensure and make people aware of the damage and disruption that could be caused by the bad weather.
Early Monsoon Brings Relief –
The Indian Meteorological Department said there will be continued rain until June 5. Early monsoon arrival
offers hope for a better agricultural season than last year’s drought-hit conditions. Additional rainfall is also expected on June 8th and 9th. The Moonson’s early arrival in Karnataka is a relief compared to last year’s rainfall. The state of Karnataka faced drought in over 200 talukas the previous year resulting
in major crop loss. The situation got worse with this year’s Heatwave in March and April.
Heavy Rain Causes Chaos –
The Silicon Valley of India faced Heavy traffic jams on major roads, including those connecting to the Kempegowda International Airport. The control room received numerous calls informing about heavy rain, prompting urgent action from traffic police and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
They worked together to clear fallen trees and standing water from various places, addressing the issues caused by the heavy rainfall.
Traffic congestion was also noted on the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway and at various junctions across the city, further worsening the situation. The heavy rainfall also led to several disruptions, but efforts were made to restore normal situation as quickly as possible.
