Heavy rain lashes Bengaluru; IMD forecasts moderate showers for coming days
Heavy rainfall has caused waterlogging in Bengaluru, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting continued showers due to a developing cyclonic system in the Bay of Bengal. Additionally, the Cauvery Water Management Authority has ordered Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu over the next 15 days.
Why it matters
The weather disruptions highlight urban infrastructure challenges in major Indian tech hubs, while the water-sharing dispute underscores ongoing regional resource management tensions.
Heavy rain lashes Bengaluru; IMD forecasts moderate showers for coming days left Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are also likely on October 26. ALLEN EGENUSE J The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/c568vr/article71622748.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/22bg_RAIN-StandGIFGMRT22.2.jpg.jpg ALLEN EGENUSE J BENGALURU KARNATAKA 22/10/2026: A Pedestrian carrying toddler struggle to navigate waterlogged Queens road near Chinnaswamy Stadium after rain in Bengaluru. PHOTO: ALLEN EGENUSE J / The Hindu The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers, heavy at times, in Bengaluru over the next 24 hours Bengaluru Heavy rain lashed parts of Bengaluru in the wee hours of Sunday (October 25, 2026), following light to moderate showers through the night. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/ The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers, heavy at times, in Bengaluru over the next 24 hours.
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