Rain cools city, more showers today

Bangalore: There was respite from the sweltering heat again on Tuesday evening as the skies opened up. The city recorded 2.2 mm of rain on Tuesday, with the airport recording 0.6 mm of rain.
The temperature dipped, much to the delight of Bangaloreans. According to Met director Muthuchami, the rain is most likely to be a temporary phenomenon, though the pattern is similar to the conditions during monsoon."It is not likely to continue for long,'' he said.
Rain for 2 days
The winds up to 1.5 kms above sea level is due to cyclonic circulation over the South West bay. "There are chances that rainfall will increase on Wednesday. Rain is likely for the next two days in the coastal region and in several parts of the state. All southern states, the coastal region and parts of Rayalseema may get rain,'' he said.