Bengaluru Extended Wet Season: What It Means for Tech Workforce and Traffic
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As of 19 October 2026, Bengaluru is at 21°C and partly cloudy, with a 11% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹110.93/L and diesel ₹98.80/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday. Partly cloudy expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Bengaluru: 59/100 (Poor)
Rank #159 of 271 tracked cities · flat vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Bengaluru's AQI of 394 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 1.3 more - leaving 59/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 19 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Bengaluru Today: 400 (Very Poor)
Up 6 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Bengaluru's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 19 Oct, 4:20 PM IST · next refresh in ~212 min
Live Weather in Bengaluru Today: 21°C, Partly Cloudy
88% humidity · down 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 6 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 19 Oct, 9:34 AM IST · next refresh in ~1 min
Bengaluru Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹110.93 and ₹98.80
Petrol down ₹0.75 yesterday
Bengaluru Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:25 AM · Sunset 5:50 PM · Rahu Kalam 7:51 AM-9:16 AM
Bengaluru Bank Status Today: Open
Banks open today · next closure 20 Oct
Banks in Karnataka are open today.
Next closure: Dasara/Vijaya Dashmi, 20 Oct (in 1 day)Weather Alerts for Bengaluru Today
Moderate: Thunderstorm with Lightning is likely to occur at one or two places over Chitradurga, Gadag, Uttara Kannada in next 3 hours.Source :- IMD Bengaluru
Compare Bengaluru with Nearby Cities
vs Vijayapura, Kolar and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Bengaluru | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru YOU ARE HERE | — | 400 | — | 21°C | 11% |
| Vijayapura 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 42 km | 45 | ✓ 89% better | 21°C | 4% |
| Kolar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 62 km | — | — | 20°C | 23% |
| Tumakuru 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 66 km | — | — | 21°C | 19% |
| Krishnagiri 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 86 km | — | — | 24°C | 43% |
| Mandya 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 90 km | — | — | 21°C | 19% |
| Dharmapuri 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 114 km | — | — | 24°C | 64% |
Live Bengaluru Mandi Prices Today: Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole) ₹8,000, Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal) ₹10,400
Showing 1–1 of 1 markets
Bengaluru APMC (Bengaluru)8 items
- Bengal Gram(Gram)(Whole)₹8,000/q
- Green Gram Dal(Moong Dal)₹10,400/q
- Green Peas₹5,500/q
- Jowar(Sorghum)₹4,000/q
- Maize₹3,300/q
- Red gram split/Arhar dal/Tur dal₹11,800/q
- Rice₹7,750/q
- Rice₹6,550/q
Bengaluru PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
414 post offices across 131 PIN codes in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Showing 211–240 of 414 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Dommasandra B.O Channapatna Division · Karnataka Circle |
562125 | BO | Non Delivery |
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Doorvaninagar S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560016 | PO | Delivery |
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Dr. Ambedkar Veedhi S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Dr. Shivarama Karanth Nagar S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560077 | PO | Delivery |
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E P I P S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560066 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Electronics City S.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560100 | PO | Delivery |
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Fraser Town S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560005 | PO | Delivery |
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G K V K S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560065 | PO | Delivery |
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Gaviopuram Extension S.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560004 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Gayathrinagar S.O Bengaluru West Division · Karnataka Circle |
560021 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Girinagar S.O (Bengaluru) Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560085 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Goripalya SO Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560018 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Gottigere S.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560083 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Governmemnt Electric Factory S.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560026 | PO | Delivery |
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Guddanahalli B.O Channapatna Division · Karnataka Circle |
562106 | BO | Delivery |
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Gunjur S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560087 | PO | Non Delivery |
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H A Farm S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560024 | PO | Delivery |
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H A L II Stage H.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560008 | HO | Delivery |
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H K P Road S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560051 | PO | Delivery |
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Hampinagar S.O Bengaluru West Division · Karnataka Circle |
560104 | PO | Delivery |
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Handenahalli B.O Channapatna Division · Karnataka Circle |
562125 | BO | Delivery |
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Haragadde B.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560105 | BO | Delivery |
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Hebbal Kempapura S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560024 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Hennagara B.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560105 | BO | Delivery |
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Herohalli S.O Bengaluru West Division · Karnataka Circle |
560091 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Hessarghatta Lake S.O Bengaluru West Division · Karnataka Circle |
560089 | PO | Delivery |
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Hessarghatta S.O Bengaluru West Division · Karnataka Circle |
560088 | PO | Delivery |
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HighCourt S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560001 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Hoodi B.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560048 | BO | Non Delivery |
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Horamavu S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560113 | PO | Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Bengaluru's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Bengaluru is CO. Bengaluru's current AQI of 400 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Bengaluru's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Bengaluru is at Very Poor today (AQI 400). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
Are mandi prices rising or falling in Bengaluru?
Rice has risen 18.3% at Bengaluru's mandi in the latest reporting cycle - the biggest mover among commodities tracked there right now. Mandi (wholesale) prices update daily from Government of India data.gov.in reports.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Bengaluru?
Petrol is ₹110.93/L, diesel ₹98.80/L, for Bengaluru. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Bengaluru's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Bengaluru's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Bengaluru today?
Yes - banks in Karnataka are open today. Next closure: Dasara/Vijaya Dashmi, 20 Oct.
What is Rahu Kalam in Bengaluru today?
Rahu Kalam in Bengaluru today runs from 7:51 AM to 9:16 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Bengaluru's Weather and AQI?
Bengaluru is India's largest technology hub, home to a dense concentration of IT and software companies and a metro population over 10 million. Its elevation of roughly 900 meters gives it a notably milder year-round climate than most Indian metros - genuinely one of the city's selling points for relocating tech workers - but that same profile means heavy rain has an outsized effect on a road network already strained by traffic, with low-lying areas prone to sudden waterlogging.
Tech Workforce and Traffic Impact
With a large share of the workforce commuting daily to office campuses across a sprawling city, even a single heavy downpour can turn an ordinary evening commute into a multi-hour delay - a recurring local news story. Bengaluru also sits in the unusual position of getting rain from both the southwest monsoon (Jun-Sep) and the retreating northeast monsoon (Oct-Nov), giving it a longer wet season than most of the country. Track Bengaluru weather before an evening commute in monsoon season.
Seasonal Guide
Nov-Feb: Coolest Months - Mild days and genuinely cool nights, the most pleasant stretch of the year.
Mar-May: Warmest Months - Still milder than most Indian cities, but pre-monsoon thunderstorms bring sudden, intense downpours.
Jun-Nov: Extended Wet Season - Southwest monsoon through September, then a second wet spell from the retreating northeast monsoon into November. Check Bengaluru AQI alongside rain alerts before a commute.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Karnataka weather and AQI for how Bengaluru compares with other cities in the state.