Bengaluru, May 29: The pre-monsoon rains that have intensified in the state due to the depression in the Bay of Bengal have intensified. Due to this, heavy rains are likely to occur for the next seven days.
The direct impact of the depression is on the coastal areas, and the sea waves in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts have increased significantly. Due to the intense speed of the storm, the sea has become rough, and as a precautionary measure, the district administrations have issued strict instructions to fishermen not to go into the sea for any reason.
A yellow alert is in effect in the coastal areas till May 31, and continuous rain and strong sea winds will blow.
Heavy rain with thunder in the southern interior and Malnad
Mysore, Mandya, Chamarajanagar and Tumkur districts are likely to receive heavy rain with thunder and lightning today and tomorrow. Meanwhile, the major districts of Malnad, such as Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru and Madikeri, have been completely cloudy since morning, and heavy rain is expected by the evening.
What will be the weather in Bengaluru this weekend?
The intensity of the cyclone will decrease slightly in the capital Bengaluru city and rural districts over the weekend (May 29 to May 31), and it will be downgraded to a yellow alert. There will be scattered moderate rain on Saturday, followed by thundershowers on Sunday and Monday evening. Due to this, the temperature will drop to 31°C, making the city cool.
Important instructions from the Meteorological Department to farmers
Officials have requested people to be vigilant as sudden and dangerous storms are likely to hit in the next two days.
As soon as a cyclone or heavy wind and rain begins, citizens should not be in open areas and should immediately go inside safe and permanent buildings.
Weather to normal: The current monsoon system will gradually stabilize and the weather across the state will finally return to normal between June 1 and June 3, officials have informed.