The much-anticipated clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is finally here. The RCB vs CSK showdown on the penultimate day of IPL 2024’s league phase will determine the 4th team to make it to the playoffs. However, inclement weather conditions in Bengaluru threaten to spoil the party for RCB, who are currently on a five-match winning streak and have kept their fans’ hopes alive until their final league game.
Amidst rain predictions during the match, RCB and CSK fans can only hope that the rain gods stay away from M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the evening as they did in the morning. Bengaluru woke up with a blue skyline and the sun shining brightly. However, as observed by the locals, wet weather conditions generally start to kick in as the day progresses over the last few days.
Weather Forecast for Bengaluru
So what are weather forecast agencies predicting?
The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Bengaluru throughout the weekend. However, the agencies and websites that provide hourly weather forecast updates show some variations.
Bengaluru Hourly Weather Forecast:
- According to AccuWeather, there is a 61 percent chance of rainfall starting at 1 PM IST in Bengaluru.
- The weather prediction further shows that the chances of rainfall reduce significantly after 3 PM IST.
- There is no prediction of a thunderstorm from 4 PM to 11 PM IST, with chances of precipitation below 50 percent during the same period.
As the RCB and CSK prepare for this crucial match, all eyes will be on the weather, hoping it doesn’t interfere with the game that will decide the final playoff spot.
