The capital city of Bengaluru has witnessed decent showers, heavy at times during the last one week. The city observatory has recorded 62mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, nearly a repeat of 66mm, measured on 16th October. The city has amassed a total of 234.4 mm of rainfall, surpassing its monthly average of 168.3mm. Earlier, the month of September, otherwise the rainiest month, had remained dry and parched, collecting just 23.4mm of rainfall against the normal of 234.4mm. October has come to the rescue and partially compensated for the shortfall. And the good news is that more showers are in the offing, lasting for the next about four days.
Multiple weather systems will act in tandem, to continue this wet spell, at least till mid-week. There is a cyclonic circulation over the West-Central Arabian Sea, albeit moving away from the Indian coastline. Another circulation is likely to come up over the East-Central Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep region. Also, there is a persisting cyclonic circulation over the Southwest Bay of Bengal, off the Andhra-Tamil Nadu coast. And, finally yet another system, as low-pressure area over East-Central Bay of Bengal. These systems are controlling the wind pattern over Peninsular India and keeping the northeast monsoon active over the region.
The City of Bengaluru, also lies on the east-west axis, joining the circulations. By and large, the pattern will persist with minor oscillation of trough. Decent showers are expected today again and repeat on 23rd October. The other two days, the showers may be milder. The intensity and spread will decrease sharply and minimal activity is expected that day. Thereafter, the monsoon showers may take leave, right till the end of the month.
