So far, 2012 Monsoon has been the worst for Karnataka, particularly for the capital city Bangalore. In 2012, the total rainfall in the month of June in Bangalore was mere 7 mm which was the lowest in a decade. A strong El Nino was threatening to affect the Monsoon rain in Bangalore too this June, especially when the city witnessed a dry spell from the 14th to 28th June.
According to the Regional Meteorological Observatory of Bangalore, the city was experiencing a deficit of 38% till the middle of June. But as far the distribution is concerned, several districts have received more rainfall than the average.
Bangalore Urban, Ramanagaram and Bellary in Karnataka have witnessed 20 per cent more rainfall than the average during June. The three-day intermittent rainfall of 26.4 mm on Saturday, 30 mm on Sunday and 22.7 mm on Monday has contributed to an excess.
The normal average rainfall in Bangalore in June is 89 mm and the city recorded 142 mm of rain, with 67 mm of heavy spell in a single day on 6th June.
As for this week, light to moderate rain will continue to make the weather in Bangalore very pleasant. Intensity of Monsoon showers may increase from 6th July across Karnataka.