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Continued Rainfall Forecast in Bengaluru Until October 18

Strategic Insights

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Bengaluru residents can expect continued rainfall and generally cloudy skies until Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The forecast is linked to the ongoing withdrawal phase of the Southwest Monsoon, which is expected to fully retreat from Karnataka soon. Meanwhile, the state has seen a significant dip in rainfall in the first 13 days of October, with some regions experiencing a 69% deficit.

Key Takeaways:

  • The IMD has forecast continued rainfall and generally cloudy skies in Bengaluru until October 18.
  • The rainfall is expected to be scattered, with varying intensity across different parts of the city.
  • The monsoon has already withdrawn from parts of north Karnataka, with the IMD expecting its complete withdrawal from the rest of the state within the next few days.
  • Temperatures in Bengaluru will range between a low of 20 degrees and a high of 31 degrees throughout the period.
  • Humidity levels will remain fairly steady, fluctuating between 65% and 75%, contributing to a muggy atmosphere.
  • The state received 48 mm of rainfall in the first 13 days of October, a 33% shortfall compared to the usual 71 mm.
  • North Interior Karnataka experienced a 69% deficit, Malnad recorded 21% less rain, and Coastal districts saw a 49% decline.
  • South Interior Karnataka, which includes Bengaluru, reported 22% more rainfall than average in October.
  • Karnataka received a total of 882 mm of rainfall, slightly above the seasonal average of 852 mm.

Statistics:

  • 48 mm: the amount of rainfall received in Karnataka in the first 13 days of October, a 33% shortfall.
  • 69%: the deficit in rainfall experienced in North Interior Karnataka.
  • 22%: the increase in rainfall compared to average in South Interior Karnataka, where Bengaluru is located.
  • 882 mm: the total amount of rainfall received in Karnataka, slightly above the seasonal average of 852 mm.
  • 437 mm: the amount of rainfall received in Bengaluru this monsoon season, just shy of the normal 470 mm.

Sources:

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD)
  • The Indian Express
  • Hindustan Times

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