On June 2, Bengaluru experienced a historic weather event, with 111 mm of rainfall recorded, setting a new record for the highest single-day rainfall in June in 133 years, according to officials from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). N Puviarasan, a scientist at IMD Bengaluru, confirmed that the rainfall on this day exceeded the previous record set on June 16, 1891. The combined rainfall of 140.7 mm on June 1 and 2 has already surpassed the monthly average for June, which stands at 110.3 mm.

The heavy downpour led to significant disruptions throughout the city. Many areas, especially Jayanagar, were severely affected, with residents sharing images of fallen trees on social media. A tree also fell on the Metro track near Trinity Metro station, causing substantial delays for commuters. In addition to the fallen trees, streets became inundated, further complicating travel and daily activities.

C S Patil, head of IMD Centre Bengaluru, noted that the southwest monsoon has progressed further over Karnataka, prompting a yellow alert for several districts until June 5. Areas expected to experience heavy rainfall in the coming days include Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Bagalkote, Belgavi, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Koppal, Vijayapura, Ballari, Bengaluru (both rural and urban), Chikkaballapura, Davangere, Chitradurga, Hassan, Mysuru, and Tumakuru.

In response to the situation, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced plans to visit the affected areas for inspections. He also indicated that a meeting with officials would be held after the Legislative Council polls to address and resolve issues related to the heavy rainfall.