The IMD has issued a warning for very heavy rainfall in Bengaluru and nearby regions.
Bengaluru and other areas in South Interior Karnataka are on high alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts intense rainfall on Monday. The heavy rains are attributed to Cyclone Fengal, which made landfall along Tamil Nadu’s coast on the night of November 30.
The IMD has issued a warning of very heavy rainfall in Bengaluru and surrounding areas, prompting concerns about possible disruptions to daily life.
Despite warnings of very heavy rainfall, schools and colleges in Bengaluru are expected to remain open, with no official announcements regarding closures.
The decision has sparked widespread criticism from concerned parents and residents on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Reactions from X users:
One user voiced frustration, writing, “Horrible weather in Bengaluru. Why hasn’t the government declared a holiday for schools today?” Another user appealed to authorities, tagging the Deputy Commissioner, “@DC_BUrban Please declare a holiday for Bengaluru schools. The rain hasn’t stopped, and we’re concerned for our children’s safety.”
Amid the concerns, some users turned to sarcasm to highlight the situation. One post quipped, “With the sun shining brightly today, the meteorology department has decided that schools in Bengaluru will remain fully functional.”
IMD Weather Prediction
The IMD forecasted light to moderate rainfall in isolated parts of the city through December 5.
Cyclone Fengal Updates
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Monday that the depression, a remnant of Cyclonic Storm Fengal, had moved west-northwestward at a speed of 7 km/h over the past six hours. As of 11:30 pm on December 1 (Sunday), it was centered near latitude 12.2°N and longitude 79.2°E, about 40 km northwest of Villupuram, 70 km west-northwest of Puducherry, 80 km northwest of Cuddalore, and 140 km southwest of Chennai.
“The depression (remnant of Cyclonic Storm Fengal) over the north coastal Tamil Nadu & Puducherry moved west-northwestward at 7 km/h and was located near 12.2°N, 79.2°E at 23:30 IST on December 1, 2024,” the IMD posted on X.
Google Trends
Interest in the search term “weather” spiked on December 1, reaching its peak at 6:30 AM on Monday. The highest search activity came from Puducherry, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, in response to Cyclone Fengal’s impact on Tamil Nadu and neighboring regions. Related queries included “tomorrow weather Bangalore” and “Bangalore weather tomorrow.”
