Heavy pre-monsoon rains have once again thrown life in Bengaluru into chaos, with waterlogged roads, flooded underpasses, and traffic jams paralyzing the city.Over the past few days, the city has witnessed cloudbursts with 15 to 20cm of rainfall, disrupting normal life, especially in low-lying areas.
According to state home minister G Parameshwara, Bengaluru has been experiencing heavy rains for the last three days.He acknowledged that such flooding and waterlogging are typical during the pre-monsoon season, and assured citizens that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is actively working to clear the waterlogged roads and uprooted trees.
Read moreThe city and several northern Tamil Nadu districts are set to experience cooler temperatures and high humidity, with increased chances of rain due to a change in wind patterns.
An upper air circulation (UAC) over the Bay of Bengal has moved closer to the Tamil Nadu coast, shifting the prevailing winds to easterlies, ushering in weather conditions typically seen during the northeast monsoon.
As a result, districts including Chennai, Krishnagiri, Erode, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpet, Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, Salem, Dharmapuri, Tiruvannamalai, Villupuram, and the Nilgiris are likely to receive rainfall on Monday.
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