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Bengaluru Rain Forecast: Bengaluru Hit by Heaviest Rainfall of 2025

Updated on: 19 May, 2025 11:55 AM IST |Sudheesh SK

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The city witnessed its heaviest rainfall of the year on Sunday, with approximately 40 mm of rain recorded in 24 hours, leading to severe waterlogging and massive traffic jams across key areas.

Localities such as Silk Board Junction, Hebbal Junction, Sai Layout, and parts of East and North Bengaluru, including IT hubs, were hit the hardest. Reports of knee-deep water and flooding inside homes surfaced from several areas. The rain lasted for 8 to 9 hours, disrupting the morning commute and causing traffic snarls on major roads, including Anil Kumble Junction to BRV Junction and Belimatha Junction to Binnymill.

The heavy rainfall was driven by a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal, coupled with a trough extending from Maharashtra to Kerala. he system drew in widespread moisture, sparking intense pre-monsoon showers known as mango showers across southern India.. This weather pattern led to unusually intense rainfall for this time of year.

IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Bengaluru and 22 Districts

The India Meteorological Department in IMD has issued a yellow for Bengaluru and 22 other districts in Karnataka, warning of continued moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 50–60 km/h through at least May 22, 2025.

Bengaluru is expected to continue receiving scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms over the next few days. Temperatures are forecasted to range between 22°C and 29°C, with humidity levels around 90% or more, making conditions uncomfortable and unstable.

Also Read : Things You Should Know About Summer Rain

Slow-Moving Traffic in Bengaluru: Full List of Affected Areas

Authorities have issued an update listing parts of Bengaluru currently facing slow-moving traffic due to extensive waterlogging following the recent heavy downpour:

Silk Board Junction
Vidyashilpa railway underpass (towards the airport)
HSR Layout Depot to 14th Main Road
Kanakapura Main Road (Nice Road) heading to Konanakunte
Prasanna Theatre stretch toward Basava Mantapa signal
Sony World signal to Maharaja signal
Silk Board to Bellandur
Lowry railway underpass to Mahadevapura
Belimatha Junction to Binnymill
Adarsha Junction to Ramaiah Junction
Silk Board to Agara signal
Kensington to Gurudwara
Auto Mart to Agara
Shahi Garments, Bannerghatta Road to Hulimavu Gate
Rashtrotthana School Junction to Cloud-9 Hospital, Thanisandra Road
Vaddarapalya in both directions of Hennur Main Road
Rashtrotthana Junction to Ashwath Nagar Junction
RM Road heading toward ASC and Hosmat Hospital Road
Ananda Rao Circle to KINO Junction
Jnanabharathi to Rajarajeshwari Nagar Arch
Sarjapur Wipro Junction to Iblur (both directions)
New BEL Road to Ayyappa Temple
Nagawara Bus Stop to Sarayapalya
Allalasandra to Yelahanka Circle
Bhashyam Circle to Cauvery Junction
Allalasandra toward Yelahanka Circle
Kasturi Nagar 2nd Main Road to Sadananda Bridge
CB Road to ASC
Ramamurthy Nagar to Chikka Banaswadi

Residents are advised to stay indoors, follow traffic advisories, and remain as heavy rains and storms are expected to continue in Bengaluru and nearby districts. Stay Safe!