BENGALURU, April 28 -- The ongoing stretch of hot, dry weather in Bengaluru may give way to scattered rain later this week, officials with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.

According to IMD, "clear to partly cloudy skies are likely to persist until April 27, with temperatures continuing in the 35degC to 37degC range and nights around 23degC." Humidity levels are expected to remain moderate, sustaining the prevailing heat for the next couple of days.

From April 28 to May 1, isolated areas are likely to receive light to moderate rain, most of it in the afternoon or evening. Winds during this period could reach 40 to 50 kmph. Even with the rain, daytime temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-30s, with little...