Bengaluru: Bengaluru is experiencing a brief break from the steady rain and gloomy skies, but the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted light showers and cloudy conditions to return by midweek, starting June 4.

Starting June 4, the city will witness a gradual shift in weather, beginning with light rain on Wednesday, followed by more widespread showers on June 5 and 6. According to the IMD, this could mark the onset of another wet spell for Bengaluru.

The IMD's Meteorological Centre in Bengaluru has forecasted mostly dry and partly cloudy skies for Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts until June 3. However, midweek weather changes are expected, with light to moderate rain likely on June 4, 5, and 6, accompanied by generally cloudy skies.

Karnataka is currently experiencing an early and intense start to the monsoon season, with districts like Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Uttara Kannada expected to see heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds.

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Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.

Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.

"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.

Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.

The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.

Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.