Sudden showers on Sunday afternoon played spoilsport to many Bengalureans, who had stepped out of their homes in the wake of power cuts.
Most parts of Bengaluru west, north and east experienced power cuts due to maintenance works taken up by Bescom. Many decided to spend the day out, but were stranded in the rain. People were seen running for shelter and roads in the Central Business District saw bumper-to-bumper traffic.
According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, by 5.30 pm the City recorded 7.8 mm rainfall, while HAL and Kempegowda International Airport recorded no rainfall. They also forecast thundershowers in the City and most parts of South Interior Karnataka over the next two days.The rain caused a drop in temperatures. The City recorded a maximum temperature of 29.4 degree Celsius and a minimum of 21.3 degree Celsius. From October 1 to 11, the City has received 33 mm rainfall, HAL Airport 98 mm and KIAL 62 mm.
The Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) control room received complaints of fallen tree branches in Chamarajpet, Ashoka Pillar at Jayanagar and near Mysuru Road flyover. Houses in Padarayanapura and Upparpet were flooded. While residents complained of sewage flow on Vittal Mallya Road, waterlogging was reported at St Marks Road. The downpour also affected TenderSure works on Residency Road.
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Unexpected rain along with cool breeze lashed the city on Sunday, providing relief from the mild heat for Bengalureans. Humidity level had remained close to 86 per cent, with the maximum temperature touching 29.4 degrees Celsius and the rain brought down temperatures to a minimum of 21 degrees Celsius. The city recorded 7.8 mm rainfall by around 8 p.m. on Sunday.
“The monsoon for Bengaluru usually ends by September, and the post-monsoon showers usually come after October 20. In between, it is generally a dry season,” said Geeta Agnihotri, Director-in-charge of India Meteorological Department, Bengaluru, adding that the rain was mainly due to the depression in the Arabian Sea that was shifting Southwards.
Bengaluru will have to brace itself for more rain during the next few days with the India Meteorological Department forecasting more rain, especially on Monday and Tuesday.
“From Wednesday onwards, we are expecting a cloudy sky and there might be a possibility of rain or thundershowers. And, the rain might get stronger post October 20 when the post-monsoon showers start,” added Ms. Agnihotri.
Temperatures are expected to stay between a maximum of 29 degrees Celsius to a minimum of 20 degrees Celsius till October 17.
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