Bengaluru Extended Wet Season: What It Means for Tech Workforce and Traffic
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As of 18 October 2026, Bengaluru is at 22°C and overcast, with a 24% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹110.93/L and diesel ₹98.80/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today, about the same as yesterday. Expect heavy rain after 8 PM.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Bengaluru: 59/100 (Poor)
Rank #154 of 273 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 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Bengaluru Today: 394 (Very Poor)
Flat vs 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 18 Oct, 4:20 PM IST · next refresh in ~184 min
Live Weather in Bengaluru Today: 22°C, Overcast
88% humidity · up 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 8 AM–7 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~3 min
Bengaluru Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹110.93 and ₹98.80
Petrol down ₹0.75 yesterday
Bengaluru Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:24 AM · Sunset 5:51 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:26 PM-5:52 PM
Bengaluru Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Karnataka are closed today (Sunday).
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 | — | 394 | — | 22°C | 24% |
| Vijayapura 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 42 km | 45 | ✓ 89% better | 22°C | 11% |
| Kolar 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 62 km | — | — | 22°C | 31% |
| Tumakuru 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 66 km | — | — | 21°C | 22% |
| Krishnagiri 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 86 km | — | — | 24°C | 24% |
| Mandya 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 90 km | — | — | 22°C | 36% |
| Dharmapuri 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 114 km | — | — | 24°C | 25% |
Live Bengaluru Mandi Prices Today
Krishnagiri(Uzhavar Sandhai )12 items
- Onion₹5,750/q
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹1,750/q
- Sweet Potato₹3,750/q
- Thondekai₹5,500/q
- Knool Khol₹4,750/q
- Mint(Pudina)₹3,250/q
- Tomato₹1,750/q
- Amaranthus₹2,750/q
- Cabbage₹2,250/q
- Green Avare(W)₹3,250/q
- Brinjal₹1,750/q
- Coriander(Leaves)₹9,000/q
Bengaluru PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
414 post offices across 131 PIN codes in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Showing 241–270 of 414 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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HSR Layout S.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560102 | PO | Delivery |
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Hulimangala B.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560105 | BO | Delivery |
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Hullegowdanahalli B.O Channapatna Division · Karnataka Circle |
562162 | BO | Delivery |
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Hunasamaranahalli B.O Channapatna Division · Karnataka Circle |
562157 | BO | Delivery |
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Huskur B.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560099 | BO | Delivery |
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Huskur B.O Channapatna Division · Karnataka Circle |
562162 | BO | Delivery |
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Indalawadi B.O Channapatna Division · Karnataka Circle |
562106 | BO | Delivery |
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Indiranagar S.O (Bengaluru) Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560038 | PO | Delivery |
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Industrial Estate S.O (Bengaluru) Bengaluru West Division · Karnataka Circle |
560010 | PO | Non Delivery |
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ISRO Anthariksha Bhavan S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560094 | PO | Non Delivery |
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J C Nagar S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560006 | PO | Delivery |
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J P Nagar S.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560078 | PO | Delivery |
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Jakkur B.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560064 | BO | Non Delivery |
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Jalahalli East S.O Bengaluru West Division · Karnataka Circle |
560013 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Jalahalli H.O Bengaluru West Division · Karnataka Circle |
560013 | HO | Delivery |
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Jalahalli West S.O Bengaluru West Division · Karnataka Circle |
560015 | PO | Delivery |
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Jalavayuvihar S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560043 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Jayanagar East S.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560041 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Jayanagar H.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560041 | HO | Delivery |
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Jayangar III Block S.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560011 | PO | Delivery |
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Jeevanbhimanagar S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560075 | PO | Non Delivery |
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Jigani S.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560105 | PO | Delivery |
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JP Nagar III Phase S.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560078 | PO | Non Delivery |
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JP Nagar VIII phase S.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560076 | PO | Non Delivery |
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K H B Colony S.O Bengaluru West Division · Karnataka Circle |
560079 | PO | Non Delivery |
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K. G. Road S.O Bengaluru West Division · Karnataka Circle |
560009 | PO | Delivery |
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Kadabagere B.O Channapatna Division · Karnataka Circle |
562130 | BO | Delivery |
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Kadugodi S.O Bengaluru East Division · Karnataka Circle |
560067 | PO | Delivery |
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Kaggalipura P.O Bengaluru South Division · Karnataka Circle |
560116 | PO | Delivery |
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Kakolu B.O Bengaluru West Division · Karnataka Circle |
560089 | BO | 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 394 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Bengaluru's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Bengaluru is at Very Poor today (AQI 394). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
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?
No - banks in Karnataka are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Bengaluru today?
Rahu Kalam in Bengaluru today runs from 4:26 PM to 5:52 PM. 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.