Chilly weather and rainfall is likely to dampen the festive spirits this Deepavali as the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday forecast rainfall and thundershowers over Bengaluru and most parts of south interior Karnataka for the next two days.
Speaking to Deccan Herald, IMD- Bengaluru Director Geeta Agnihotri said that there is a depression over south-west Bay of Bengal which is moving towards west-north westwards. It will cross Tamil Nadu coast and south Puducherry.
Under the influence of this system, all 16 districts of south interior Karnataka, including Bengaluru, will receive rainfall for the next two days.
While dry weather will prevail over coastal and north interior Karnataka, isolated rainfall in coastal Karnataka is also likely.
Published 09 November 2015, 20:34 IST