Bengaluru Breaks 133-Year Rainfall Record On June 2

Bengaluru experienced unprecedented rainfall on June 2, breaking a 133-year-old record with 111 mm of rain in a single day. The downpour caused significant disruption across the city, including fallen trees and inundated streets. The Meteorological Department predicts continued heavy rains and has issued alerts for several districts in Karnataka.

Bengaluru experienced an extraordinary weather event on June 2, receiving 111 mm of rainfall in a single day, shattering a 133-year-old record, according to Met department officials.

N Puviarasan, a scientist from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru, confirmed the record-breaking rainfall to PTI, noting that the rainfall on June 1 and June 2 exceeded the monthly average for June.

Local 'X' user @Bnglweatherman reported that this exceeded the monthly average, previously set at 110.3 mm, in just one day. The last highest single-day rainfall in June dated back to June 16, 1891.

The intense downpour brought Bengaluru to a standstill, with significant disruptions reported, particularly in Jayanagar, where residents posted images of fallen trees on social media. A tree fell on the Metro track near Trinity Metro station, causing inconvenience to commuters.

IMD Centre Bengaluru head C S Patil announced that the southwest monsoon has advanced over Karnataka, with a yellow alert issued for several districts until June 5. Heavy rainfall is expected in various districts, including Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Bengaluru's urban and rural areas.

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar stated he would visit the rain-affected areas for inspections and plans to hold an official meeting after the Legislative Council polls to address rain-related issues.