The rainfall, which was reported in Kengeri and Yelahanka, marks the end of a long period of hot and dry weather that has plagued the region.
Bengaluru residents took to social media to express their joy as showers finally reached the city.
It must be noted that as other parts of Karnataka, including Vijayapura, Bidar, and Bagalkot, experience rainfall, Bengaluru, globally known for its pleasant climate, had endured its longest dry spell in 62 years.
The last substantial rainfall Bengaluru received was on November 7 and 8, with 71.2mm and 29.3mm, respectively.
Since then, on December 3 and 4, the city received 0.3mm and 0.4mm of rainfall, respectively.
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Bengaluru Sees First Rains In Nearly 150 Days As Dry Spell Breaks With Downpour In Kengeri
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After enduring a scorching 150-day dry spell, Bengaluru residents can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the heavens opened up, bringing much-needed rain to the city. The rainfall, which was reported in Kengeri and Yelahanka, marks the end of a long period of hot and dry weather that has plagued the region.
Bengaluru residents took to social media to express their joy as showers finally reached the city.
Finally raining in Bengaluru kengeri pic.twitter.com/121Quu9asF — lokesh gowda K R (@lokeshkrgowda) April 19, 2024
Rain started in namma our.
First rains 🌧 pic.twitter.com/ZhGXwz7Qcc — ಹರ್ಷಿತ್ ಎಮ್ (Harshith M) (@harshithm01) April 19, 2024
On Thursday, rains were also reported in Anekal and Kanakpura road.
It must be noted that as other parts of Karnataka, including Vijayapura, Bidar, and Bagalkot, experience rainfall, Bengaluru, globally known for its pleasant climate, had endured its longest dry spell in 62 years. According to IMD data, the city has gone without rain for 146 days. The last substantial rainfall Bengaluru received was on November 7 and 8, with 71.2mm and 29.3mm, respectively. On November 23, the city received 1.6mm, which was the last measurable rainfall. Since then, on December 3 and 4, the city received 0.3mm and 0.4mm of rainfall, respectively.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecasted a shift in weather patterns, indicating a possibility of rain across several districts in Karnataka, including Bengaluru Urban and Rural, from Friday (April 19th) to Tuesday (April 23rd).
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While the city itself experienced only light rain or thundershowers in the evenings or nights, some areas within the state saw heavier rainfall. This long-awaited rain not only offers relief from the scorching heat but also replenishes water sources and rejuvenates the surrounding greenery.
The rainfall in Kengeri and other parts of Bengaluru brings a much-needed respite to the residents and heralds the arrival of the monsoon season, bringing with it the promise of cooler days ahead.
