Bengaluru Breaks 133-Year Rainfall Record

Bengaluru experienced unprecedented rainfall on June 2, recording 111 mm and breaking a 133-year record. The downpour led to widespread disruption, with fallen trees and inundated streets. The IMD has issued a yellow alert for continued rain in Karnataka. Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar plans to inspect affected areas.

Bengaluru witnessed an extraordinary weather event on June 2, as the city recorded 111 mm of rainfall, shattering a 133-year-old record for the highest single-day rainfall in June, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

N. Puviarasan, a scientist at IMD Bengaluru, confirmed the data, adding that the combined rainfall from June 1 and 2 reached 140.7 mm, surpassing the monthly average for June.

The heavy rains caused significant disruption, particularly in areas like Jayanagar, where social media buzzed with images of fallen trees. A tree collapsed on the Metro track near Trinity Metro station, causing disruptions to commuters. In addition to this, numerous streets were inundated, causing hardship to residents.

C.S. Patil, head of the IMD Centre in Bengaluru, reported that the southwest monsoon has further advanced over Karnataka. A yellow alert, indicating the possibility of more heavy rain, has been issued for several districts till June 5. Areas such as Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada in coastal Karnataka, among others, are expected to experience heavy rainfall.

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced he would soon visit the rain-affected areas for inspections. “We will hold a meeting of officials after the Legislative Council polls and resolve rain-related issues,” he stated at a briefing at the Vidhana Soudha.