B’luru records highest rainfall ever for April, surpasses 2011 record
Bengaluru recorded its highest-ever April rainfall with 111.5 mm in 24 hours, surpassing the 2011 record of 108.6 mm, according to the India Meteorological Department. The intense downpour, with 78 mm falling in about 30 minutes, caused widespread flooding, uprooted trees, and disrupted traffic across central and southern parts of the city. Despite the heavy rain, the weather department forecasts continued thundershowers with temperatures around 36°C over the next two days.
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B’luru records highest rainfall ever for April, surpasses 2011 recordBengaluru experienced its highest April rainfall, 111.5 mm, causing severe flooding and traffic disruptions, with significant damage reported across the city.Published on: May 01, 2026 4:06 AM ISTBy HT Correspondent, BENGALURUShare viaCopy link Bengaluru registered its highest rainfall ever for April on Wednesday after an intense spell of rain over a short period inundated parts of the city and disrupted traffic across several key areas.B’luru records highest rainfall ever for April, surpasses 2011 recordAccording to the India Meteorological Department, the Bengaluru City observatory recorded 111.5 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, surpassing the previous April record of 108.6 mm set in 2011.
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