Forecast of rain in Bengaluru till May 25, yellow alert issued
Bengaluru is experiencing continuous rain, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a yellow alert until May 25. Heavy rainfall has already caused power outages and tree-fall incidents across the city, with significant damage reported in areas like Cubbon Park. The Greater Bengaluru Authority has recorded numerous instances of uprooted trees and fallen branches, further disrupting normal life in the region.
- ▪The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru due to continuous rain until May 25.
- ▪Heavy rain and gusty winds have caused power outages and tree-fall incidents across the city.
- ▪The Greater Bengaluru Authority reported 49 uprooted trees and 28 fallen branches in the Central Corporation alone.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Bengaluru, forecasting continuous showers till May 25, after heavy rain and gusty winds lashed parts of the city till 3 a.m. on May 22, triggering power outages and multiple tree-fall incidents across several areas. Trees in Cubbon Park were damaged following heavy rains in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: ALLEN EGENUSE J. Heavy rain on May 21 evening had already disrupted normal life in several parts of the city, with Namma Metro services witnessing delays, and multiple areas reporting power cuts. According to the IMD, Bengaluru city recorded 44.2 mm of rainfall till 8.30 p.m.
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