Pre-monsoon showers in Bengaluru cause flooding, metro disruptions, yellow alert

India May 22, 2026

Bengaluru has been hit with heavy pre-monsoon showers, and it is causing a lot of chaos: think flooded streets, a closed underpass, and metro delays.
The IMD has put the city on yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning through May 24.
Thursday saw 44.2mm of rain in Bengaluru city till 8:30pm which led to tree falls and packed metro stations as commuters scrambled to get home.

Flooding closes KR Circle underpass

Flooding has blocked key spots like Sankey Road, Brigade Road, and KR Circle underpass (now closed).
Fallen trees have slowed movement in Domlur, and traffic was also disrupted near Swami Vivekananda Road Metro Station, so expect crowded stations and longer waits if you are commuting.

IMD warns Bengaluru of gusty winds

IMD says the next three days will stay stormy with gusty winds up to 40km per hour.
The southwest monsoon should arrive in Karnataka by early June, but experts warn that El Nino could mean less rain later in the season.