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Karnataka has been receiving scattered rain in the past few days. Several areas have recorded light showers keeping the maximums close to the normal levels. Now, as the weather system in the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify, more showers are in the offing.
During the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Sunday,
Belgaum recorded 26 mm of rainfall followed by
Madikeri where 8 mm rain was received. Scattered light rain was also observed in isolated pockets of the state. However, Bangalore remained dry during this period.
Now, the weather system in the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked low. Also, it is likely to undergo further intensification and form a depression during the next 24 hours. The system currently lies over Sri Lanka and the Gulf of Mannar adjoining the Southwest Bay.
Now, this weather system is expected to hit Tamil Nadu coast south of Nagapattinam by May 17. During that time, heavy to very heavy rains are expected to lash most parts of South Peninsular India including South Interior
Karnataka.
Several districts like Chamrajnagar,
Mysore,
Mandya,
Bangalore, Dakshin Kannada, and Kodagu may also witness good showers. Isolated places in these areas may receive heavy rains as well. However, areas in North Interior Karnataka will only receive scattered rains.
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This summer, Bangalore has witnessed record breaking temperatures. So much so that the city has lost its “pleasant city” title. This simmering heat is alien to most of its inhabitants.
However, the month of May brought good news for Bnagaloreans after a hot and dry April. Maximums were registered way above normal levels throughout the month of April. Since the beginning of May, Bangalore has been witnessing on and off light thunderstorm activity. On Thursday, Bangalore recorded 2 mm of rain.
Thunder clouds kept building up and the intensity of rainfall increased on Friday. The maximum temperature recorded in the afternoon was 34.6°C. Thereafter, in the late afternoon hours, the city was lashed by good pre-Monsoon showers to the tune of 44 mm. The temperatures registered a rapid drop and came down to 22°C within a span of three hours since 2:30 pm.
the Silicon City of India is finally enjoying pleasant weather conditions. This weather condition can be attributed to the wind discontinuity running across interiors of Karnataka. At present, we can see the discontinuity running from southwest Madhya Pradesh to extreme south Peninsular India across interiors of Karnataka and interiors of Tamil Nadu.
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The wind discontinuity becomes a semi-permanent feature in the pre-Monsoon season and will continue to bring some on and off rains for the next few days. For now we can expect scattered rains in Bangalore.
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Bangalore weather was hot and dry throughout April. However, since the beginning of the month of May, things have gotten better for blistering 
Bangalore weather remained dry throughout the month of April. So much so that temperatures witnessed a significant rise with maximums settling well above the normal levels throughout the month. The city was in desperate need of good showers.
In the beginning of May itself, rain gods answered to the prayers of the Bangaloreans. While traces of rain were recorded during the first few days, heavy rains lashed the silicon city on May 6, with Bangalore recording 47 mm of rainfall in a span of 24 hours.
On and off thundershower activity has continued to keep the maximums below the 35 degree mark. Presently, the maximum in Bangalore stands at 34 degrees, which is close to the normal levels. Minimums have also remained close to the normal levels as Pre-Monsoon showers usually occur during the late afternoon/evening hours.
On May 8 during the evening hours, many places in 
While Bangalore weather was exceptionally hot and dry during the entire month of April, May began on a rainy note for the capital city of Karnataka. So much so that the city recorded a whopping 47 mm of rain in just a span of 24 hours.
Presently, both minimum and maximum temperatures in 
During the month of April, Bangalore weather remained exceptionally hot and dry. Rain gods continued to slash the name of Bangalore from their list. However, the month of May began on a rainy note. The city continued to receive on and off scattered rains during the first ten days of the month.
In fact, the city recorded a whopping 47 mm of rain resulting in comfortable weather conditions. Yesterday, scattered light thunderstorm along with rainfall activity was observed over the city during late afternoon/evening hours. During the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Thursday, 
The cyclonic circulation which was in the Southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a low pressure area yesterday. Thereafter, the system underwent further intensification and has now become a well-marked low pressure area. As per Skymet Meteorology Division in India, during the next 24 hours the weather system is likely to become a depression. While good showers remained far away from Bangalore during the past few days, this weather system is likely to give light to moderate rain over the capital city of Karnataka during the next 24 hours. Also, the rainfall intensity is expected to increase around May 17 and 18. While rains will remain light to moderate in nature, one or two spell of heavy showers at isolated areas cannot be ruled out. Weather conditions will remain pleasant. During this period, temperatures are likely to witness a significant decrease giving 
Karnataka has been receiving scattered rain in the past few days. Several areas have recorded light showers keeping the maximums close to the normal levels. Now, as the weather system in the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify, more showers are in the offing.
During the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Sunday, 
The weather system which was developing over Bay of Bengal has intensified into a cyclonic storm and is likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm. The storm has already given heavy rain over Andhra Pradesh and more showers are likely.
While Roanu is battering the East Coast with heavy rain and high velocity winds, the storm has given record breaking rain over several areas on its way.
While the silicon city recorded 30 mm of rain on Wednesday, 34 mm rain was received during the last 24 hours. In fact, Cyclone Roanu has helped 
After remaining dry for around two days, Bangalore rains have once again made a comeback. The capital city of Karnataka welcomed the rains with open arms as widespread light rain lashed the city on May 27.
During the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Friday, Bangalore observatory recorded 7 mm of rain. Also, light rain was observed over other areas as well with Bangalore airport recording 3.8 mm of rainfall during this period.
These rains can be attributed to the feeble trough which is running along Coastal Karnataka and Kerala. Moist winds from the sea have also increased the moisture incursion over the area resulting in these rains.
Now, 
Bangalore weather continued to be hot throughout the month of April. With hardly any rains, temperatures continued to be on the higher side resulting in discomfort all along. So much so that the mercury soared close to 40 degrees as well.
However, as May approached, light rains began to lash the silicon city bringing in marginal relief. The city in the first week of May recorded 47 mm of rain in 24 hours. A good spell of rain was observed on May 18 and 19, when Cyclone Roanu wreaked havoc over the East Coast.
Thereafter, Bangalore weather turned dry resulting in an increase in temperatures. Between May 19 and 29, maximums continued to settle above 32 degrees. However, on May 28, the city recorded 15 mm of rain. Traces of rains were also recorded yesterday.
These rains have been attributed to the feeble trough along the West Coast. Also, moist winds from the sea have been increasing the moisture incursion resulting in cloud formation. Due to these rains, maximum temperature in 
Bangalore rains have been giving that much needed relief from hot weather conditions. While the city remained hot throughout the month of April with very little rain over the silicon city, May performed fairly well with good rains lashing the silicon city at regular intervals.
In fact, during the month of May, 
