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IMD issues orange alert for Karnataka as Bengaluru faces moderate to heavy showers this weekend
Economy
Published on 16 May 2026
A low pressure system is already targeting Bengaluru
Karnataka is bracing for widespread rainfall from Saturday, May 16, as IMD tracks a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal that is driving cyclonic circulation up to 5.8 km. Bengaluru is forecast to see moderate to heavy showers, with rain chances possibly easing by Sunday. Several districts carry orange and yellow alerts for heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph, with localized downpours reaching 64.5–115.5 mm.
- Rain begins May 16 across coastal, south interior, and north interior Karnataka
- Bengaluru may get moderate to heavy showers; rain could taper by Sunday
- IMD issues orange and yellow alerts across multiple districts statewide
- Isolated heavy rainfall may range between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm
- Thunderstorms and gusty winds of 40–50 kmph likely in parts till May 17
- A fatal roof collapse in Vijayapura was linked to heavy rain and strong winds
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