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Karnataka climate is anticipated to take a pointy flip over the weekend,because the India Meteorological Division (IMD) and Karnataka State Pure Catastrophe Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) warned of thunderstorms, heavy rain, lightning, hailstorms, and robust gusty winds throughout a number of districts within the state over the following few days.
In keeping with the 7-day climate forecast issued by IMD, dry and sunny circumstances are more likely to proceed throughout most components of Karnataka in the course of the daytime. Nevertheless, scattered cloud formation after midday might set off thunderstorms and rain exercise at some locations throughout the state.
fifteenth to 18th Might 2026.
Thunderstorm accompanied by gusty wind with pace 40-50kmph more likely to happen at one or two locations over SIK from fifteenth to 18th Might 2026.
Thunderstorm accompanied by gusty wind with pace 30-40kmph more likely to happen at one or two locations over SIK on nineteenth May2026.
— Karnataka State Pure Catastrophe Monitoring Centre (@KarnatakaSNDMC) Might 15, 2026 “>
Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms Probably In South Inside Karnataka And Malnad
As per KSNDMC, gentle to reasonable rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is anticipated in a number of districts. Hailstorm exercise has additionally been reported in components of North Inside Karnataka.
The karnataka climate division has warned that remoted heavy rainfall is probably going over South Inside Karnataka and Malnad areas on Might 15, Might 16, and Might 17.
The IMD forecast states that Thunderstorms with gusty winds reaching 40-50 kmph are possible over North Inside Karnataka (NIK)
South Inside Karnataka (SIK) is anticipated to witness thunderstorms and robust winds from Might 15 to Might 18 and Gusty winds of 30-40 kmph could proceed over SIK on Might 19.
Bengaluru Climate Forecast
For Bengaluru metropolis, IMD has predicted a partly cloudy sky over the approaching days. Town is more likely to obtain gentle to reasonable rain and thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds with speeds between 40-50 kmph. Residents could expertise sudden night showers, lightning exercise, and non permanent sturdy winds.
Coastal Karnataka Climate Replace
IMD has additionally issued a climate warning for Coastal Karnataka. Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds with speeds of 30-40 kmph are possible at remoted locations throughout coastal districts on Might 15.
Fishing communities and coastal residents have been suggested to observe native climate bulletins earlier than venturing into the ocean.
Districts Probably To Be Affected
In keeping with the nowcast warning issued by the Meteorological Centre Bengaluru, districts more likely to witness rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds embrace Ballari, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Mysuru, Vijayapura, Kodagu. The division warned of potential non permanent disruptions, site visitors points, uprooting of weak timber, and minor harm to kutcha homes and harvested crops mendacity in open areas.
IMD Points Security Advisory
The IMD has urged residents to:
Keep indoors throughout thunderstorms
Shut home windows and doorways throughout lightning exercise
Keep away from sheltering below timber
Unplug electrical home equipment throughout storms
Drive fastidiously on account of diminished visibility and slippery roads

