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Bengaluru rain may not be over yet IMD warns of thunderstorms and 60 kmph winds

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Published on 1 May 2026
Bengaluru rain may not be over yet IMD warns of thunderstorms and 60 kmph winds

Orange alert persists and winds could hit 60 kmph

Bengaluru saw intense rainfall, thunderstorms and hail, bringing relief from the heat. The IMD has issued an orange alert for parts of Karnataka, forecasting heavy showers and gusty winds up to 60 kmph for the next two days. In the city, additional rounds of showers with thunderstorms may continue until tomorrow, May 2.

  • IMD’s orange alert covers several Karnataka districts
  • Bengaluru may see showers plus thunderstorms till May 2
  • Winds could reach up to 60 kmph
  • Recent hail and heavy rain are already easing heat
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