New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- Bengaluru residents may have to contend with rain and traffic disruptions on Friday, 6 November, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms and lightning across the city and several parts of Karnataka. The weather warning comes on Dhanteras, when markets, jewellery stores and shopping areas are expected to see increased footfall ahead of Diwali.

The IMD's Bengaluru city forecast has predicted generally cloudy skies with light rain, alongside a warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning. The department has forecast a minimum temperature of around 21 degrees Celsius and a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius.

The warning is particularly relevant for people planning evening shopping trips,...