Bengaluru to witness heavy rains as IMD issues warning for these districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a rainfall warning for Bengaluru on Wednesday. Heavy to very heavy rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds (30–40 km/h) are likely to occur at one or two places over Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Chamarajanagara and Hassan districts. A similar warning has also been issued for Mysuru, Mandya, Bengaluru (Rural), Bengaluru (Urban), Kolar, Ramanagara, Chikkaballapura and Tumakuru districts. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely at most places over Ballari, Chitradurga, Davanagere and Vijayanagara districts. The maximum temperature is expected to drop to 30 degrees, while the minimum will be around 20 degrees. The weather agency has issued a yellow alert for several districts of Karnataka, including Hassan, Mysuru, Tumakuru and Mandya. Air Quality in Bengaluru After Diwali, Bengaluru’s air quality was recorded at 94, which falls under the ‘satisfactory’ category, according to data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).