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After several hours of thunder and lightning in Bangalore, it finally started raining few hours back in the city.
On Sunday as well, the city had received a whopping 47.7 mm of rain. After this spell of rain, the city had recorded a good 80 mm of rain, against the monthly average of 89.1 mm.
Looks like the monthly mean will soon be surpassed! We have just entered the second week of June and it will not be surprising if
Bangalore breaks the all-time monthly record of 228.2 mm set in 1996.
Bangalore’s all-time 24-hour rainfall record stands at 101.6 mm, received on June 16, 1891. Also, during the last ten years, Bangalore has managed to receive 100 mm rain in 24 hours on just one occasion, in June 1, 2013.
As of now, we can expect on and off rains to continue over the city. In fact, Monsoon 2016 has officially entered Kerala now. The Monsoon line or the NLM (Northern Limit of Monsoon) is passing through Latitude 12°N/ Longitude 60°E, Latitude 12°N/ Longitude 70°E, Kannur, Chennai, Latitude 14°N/ Longitude 84°E, Latitude 17°N/ Longitude 92°E and Latitude 18°N/ Longitude 94°E. Monsoon 2016 can reach Bangalore anytime now.
Twiterrati as usual,
took social by storm as soon as rains began in Bangalore today, here's a look.
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While April was hot with no rains in sight for the silicon city, Bangalore rains gave a much better performance during the month of May. In fact, at several occasions the city recorded rains in double digit with one of them being a whopping 47 mm in 24 hours.
Temperatures also remained mostly under check during the month of May. So much so that the maximum temperature even dropped to 28.4 degrees, which is 5 degrees below the normal levels. May ended on a dry note for Bangalore as no rains were recorded on May 31 over the city.
However, as June crept in, rain gods decided to bestow their kindness on the pleasant weather city once again. Thus, June began on a rainy note for the garden city of India. During the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Wednesday, June 1, Bangalore recorded 20 mm of rain.
While the Bangalore observatory recorded a mere 20 mm of rain, several other areas received heavy rains. Strong winds accompanied by rains also resulted in the uprooting of many trees and electric poles over some areas. Also, waterlogging was witnessed over many parts of the city with houses being flooded in low lying areas.
Currently, Monsoon surge is active over Kerala and some parts of Coastal Karnataka as well. Also, a cyclonic circulation is over Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Andhra Pradesh. Due to the combination of these two weather features interior parts of Tamil Nadu and South Interior Karnataka has been receiving rains.
During the next few days, on and off rains will continue to lash Bangalore resulting in comfortable weather conditions over the city. Residents of Bangalore can now bid adieu to the scorching summer conditions as rains will continue over the silicon city.
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Bangalore rains have so far been keeping the temperatures below the normal levels. June began on a rainy note for the silicon city of India resulting in a decrease in the maximum from 33.3 degrees to a good 27.8 degree Celsius.
The city had been extremely hot during the month of April as rain gods refused to even glance at the capital city of Karnataka. So much so that the city recorded a whopping 39 degrees as its maximum making it the hottest ever in April.
As the month of May began, rains brought some relief over the city. 
Bangalore rains have been lashing the silicon city during the past few days. June begun on a rainy note for the capital city of Karnataka with 20 mm of rain being recorded on the first day of the month itself. On and off rains have kept the temperatures under check.
While the city remained dry on June 4, light rains were recorded yesterday. During the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Sunday, Bangalore observatory recorded 7 mm of rain. These rains begun to lash the state capital during the late afternoon, ushering in more pleasant weather conditions for Bangalore.
A cyclonic circulation is currently over Telangana and adjoining Marathwada. Also, a trough is extending from Rajasthan across Madhya Pradesh up to Rayalaseema. Moist winds from the Arabian Sea have also been resulting in some moisture incursion over the region. The combination of these weather features have resulted in rains over 
After a parched and hot April, 
Bangalore rains have made a grand comeback during the month of June. While the month of April remained hot and dry, May was slightly better with the city managing to surpass its monthly average rains. The month of June has become even better.
During the last 24 hours, Bangalore observatory has recorded a whopping 47.7 mm of rain. Not only this, other parts of the city have also recorded good rains during this period. In fact, many trees have reported to be damaged over a few areas. Also, traffic woes continued and social media was taken by storm with tweets of rains.
So far, until 8:30 am on June 7,
Southwest Monsoon made its onset over Bangalore on June 9. While the silicon city recorded a whopping 48 mm of rainfall on June 7, rainfall intensity decreased over Bangalore since then. However, yesterday, good Monsoon showers once again lashed Bangalore.
During the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Monday, Bangalore recorded a good 15.7 mm of rainfall. With these rains, Bangalore has surpassed its monthly rainfall in just two weeks. While the monthly average rainfall for Bangalore stands at 89.1 mm, Bangalore has already received 103.2 mm of rain so far.
With more than 15 days left in June, the city may even end up breaking its all-time monthly rainfall record which stands at 228.2 mm recorded in the year 1998.
Light rain has begun over many parts of the city today as well which is expected to continue for some time and keep the temperatures well under check. While Bangalore may not receive heavy rains during the next few days, on and off rains will continue over the garden city.
Due to these rains, temperatures have also taken a dip over the city. Currently, the maximum in 
Bangalore rains have been behaving in the best possible manner for the past few days. In fact, since June 5, there hasn’t even been one day when the silicon city has not received rains. Also, weather conditions continue to remain pleasant over the city.
During the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Wednesday, Bangalore recorded a good 14 mm of rains. The maximum temperature is currently settling at 29.9 degrees which is about one degree below the normal levels. On the other hand, minimum temperature has been normal.
April was the hottest month for 
Monsoon rains in Bangalore have revived once again after a lull of about five days. The city had been witnessing very light rain for the past few days. However, Monsoon rains have once again picked up pace over the silicon city.
Southwest Monsoon made an onset over Bangalore on June 9 with a delay of over a week. Since then, light rain has continued over the city keeping hot weather conditions at bay. In fact, maximums have not gone beyond the 30-degree mark for over ten days. Also, minimums have also remained well below around 20 degrees since then.
During the last 24 hours from 8:30 am, Bangalore recorded a good 25 mm of rain. The last time the city had received rainfall in double digits was on June 16. Since then, only light rain has been received. This year, Monsoon rains have displayed a better performance as compared to last year.
Last year, city did not even reach its monthly rainfall and received only 85.3 mm of rain. The monthly average rainfall for Bangalore stands at 89.1 mm. This year, 
Southwest Monsoon made an onset over the city in the beginning of June. Thus, Bangalore rains displayed a splendid performance during the month of June. So much so that the city received more than double its monthly normal rains.
While the monthly normal rains for Bangalore is 89.1 mm in June, the city recorded a whopping 192.1 mm of rainfall. However, the month of July has not been good enough for the city in terms of rain.
In fact, almost half the month has passed by and 
The month of June was exceptionally good for Bangalore in terms of Monsoon rains. The Silicon City received double the amount of Monsoon rains than its monthly average rainfall for June. However, July hasn’t even displayed half the performance than what was witnessed in June.
In fact, during the entire month, Bangalore has only witnessed rainfall in single digits. Barring one day, which is on July 16 when 11 mm of rain was recorded, good showers have not visited 
Bangalore rains were displaying a poor performance during the month of July. Barring a few occasions, the city had not recorded heavy rains at all.
In fact, it seemed like the city had been missing its rainy charm. However, tides took a fortunate turn and Bangalore rains returned.
For the past three days, the city has been receiving good Monsoon rains. In fact, during the last 72 hours, the silicon city has recorded a good 96 mm of rain. A good 38 mm of rain has been received during the last 24 hours itself.
For once, it looked difficult for 
Bangalore rains are in full swing as heavy rain saga continues over the silicon city. Heavy rains began on July 26 and continue till date only increasing in intensity. During the last 24 hours from 8:30 am on Thursday, Bangalore recorded a whopping 41.8 mm of rain.
In a span of four days, 
Roads of one of the major cities in the country turned into a river as 
The incessant 
Bangalore has been receiving very light to light for the past few days. In fact, since August 13 there hasn’t been one day when the silicon city has remained completely dry. However, these rains have been patchy in nature and the intensity hasn’t even been moderate at all.
During the last 24 hours, the capital city of 
