Karnataka, including Bengaluru, is bracing for a heavy spell of rainfall, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting isolated hailstorms. The IMD has sounded a yellow alert for Bengaluru and has warned of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds till Thursday. The city received heavy rain on Monday evening, throwing traffic out of gear and catching peak-hour commuters off guard.
According to the weather agency, Bengaluru is likely to get light to moderate rainfall accompanied by gusty winds on Tuesday as well. Rainfall activity is expected to reduce from Wednesday, with only a few areas likely to receive light rain, and the monsoon is expected to set in during the first week of June.
