Bengaluru weather: IMD warns of thunderstorms and lightning as Dhanteras shopping rush raises traffic concerns
Mint · Trisha Bhattacharya ·
Bengaluru faces a thunderstorm and lightning warning on Friday, November 6, as residents step out for Dhanteras shopping. Rainwater has already slowed traffic in parts of east Bengaluru, while the IMD forecasts a relatively calmer Diwali Sunday.
Bengaluru residents may have to contend with rain and traffic disruptions on Friday, 6 November, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms and lightning across the city and several parts of Karnataka. The weather warning comes on Dhanteras, when markets, jewellery stores and shopping areas are expected to see increased footfall ahead of Diwali.
IMD issues thunderstorm warning, rain likely
The IMD's Bengaluru city forecast has predicted generally cloudy skies with light rain, alongside a warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. The department has forecast a minimum temperature of around 21 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius.