Unexpectedly Bengaluru has received record-breaking rainfall on Sunday, crushing its 133-year-old record, making it the wettest day of June. The city has received around 111mm of rainfall which has caused widespread disruptions and disturbances. Over the past two days, Bengaluru has received 140.7 mm of rain, surpassing the average of 110.3 mm of rainfall in June, making it the highest-ever rainfall in a single day in June. What has IMD said The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for the city. They have made predictions of a cloudy sky with frequent spells of rain or thunderstorms until June 5. Also, they have added that additional rainfall is expected on June 8 and 9. This drastic change in weather is probably a result of the arrival of the Southwest Monsoon in Karnataka. Read more- Live loksabha election result 2024#BengaluruRainsURGENT UPDATE 🚨🚨 The Meteorological Department issues an orange alert! 🚨🚨 #Bengaluru experiences record-breaking rainfall, with showers persisting for the past 5 hours.Over 128 trees have been uprooted, causing traffic chaos in several areas.Bengaluru is… pic.twitter.com/C93HFyi1Q6— Deepak Tiwari (@Believer2202) June 2, 2024Heavy rainfall caused inundation The intense rainfall has resulted in waterlogging in several areas of the city, disrupting traffic and impacting metro operations. Hebbal Underpass, KFC Road leading to Gunjur Road, Chikkajala Kote Cross, Benniganahalli railway bridge, and Hebbal Circle were particularly affected, experiencing severe congestion. **Pearl Valley, Bengaluru!**A rare sight in Anekal!Just 25 km from Infosys, Electronic City!Only rain makes us what we are! #BengaluruRainspic.twitter.com/sbkeBVrIPS— Citizens Movement, East Bengaluru (@east_bengaluru) June 1, 2024Visuals of uprooted trees, disrupting the services on the purple line of the Trinity Metro Station have surfaced. Karnataka | Trees uprooted in several localities of Bengaluru after heavy rain lashed the city. pic.twitter.com/ATt2PiJdBq— ANI (@ANI) May 21, 2023Situation in Bengaluru after this seasons first major thunderstorm. #BengaluruRain pic.twitter.com/nrDQrJv86Q— Harish Upadhya (@harishupadhya) June 2, 2024After effects of yesterdays intense windstorm and rain in Bengaluru. 26th main, Jayanagar 9th block. #monsoon #rain #bengaluru #bangalore pic.twitter.com/zapSvAEZwG— Shripad Beldona 🇮🇳 (@Shripad_Beldona) June 3, 2024One of the X posts claimed that around 113 trees were uprooted because of the thunderstorm and rainfall. 113 Trees 🌳 Uprooted111 MM 🌧️ in 133 Years.Why are trees getting uprooted in Namma #Bengaluru 🤔#Bengalururains pic.twitter.com/9dQh3WDfZd— North BangalorePost (@nBangalorepost) June 3, 2024Amidst the escalating scenario, making it tougher for commuters, the netizens are having the best of their time. Several memes are also going viral, describing the situation of the residents. Sorry we didnt ask for this much rain in Bengaluru 🥲 pic.twitter.com/NntzJF7IBu— Gowri🌸 (@GokarnGowri) June 1, 2024Did it rain in Bengaluru when I was asleep pic.twitter.com/VbOcDXFCpW— shiv_cybersurg (@shiv_cybersurg) June 3, 2024Panathur, Bangalore after some rain provide free pass to Venice, no passport required.#panathur #Bengaluru@timesofindia @TimesNow @htTweets pic.twitter.com/okouytfs2I— Amiya Sahoo (@amiyatweet) June 2, 2024@BBMPAdmn after 2 hours of rain, paper boats are out on the waterlogged streets of Ulsoor. #bengalururains #bengaluru #bengalurumonsoon #monsoon pic.twitter.com/AWNAJVXI0X— Saurav Das (@sauravslcu) June 2, 2024
