Amid thunderstorms in Karnataka coast, Bengaluru sizzles; Check max temperatures

While coastal Karnataka got thunderstorm warnings from weather agencies, Bengaluru saw clear skies and sizzled with maximum temperatures at 36 degrees Celsius.

Published on: Apr 15, 2023, 15:38:41 IST

By Yamini C S

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday gave a thunderstorm warning over several parts of coastal and interior Karnataka, while Bengaluru and some northern districts sizzled under high temperatures.

The average maximum temperature across the state on Friday was 42.2 degrees Celsius, recorded at Raichur district. (Pic for representation)

The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) on Friday said the average maximum temperature across the state was 42.2 degrees Celsius, recorded at Raichur district. Around 89 per cent of the geographical area in the state recorded maximum temperatures in the range of 36 to 42 degrees Celsius, it added.

Maximum temperatures in the range of 42 to 44.5 degrees celsius were seen in some parts of Vijayapura, Tumakuru, Dharwad, Bagalkote, Kalaburagi, Raichur and Yadgir districts.

Bengaluru city is likely to see a clear sky, with maximum and minimum temperatures to be around 35 and 22 degrees Celsius, respectively. The Karnataka capital's maximum temperatures could go up to 37 degrees over the next couple days.

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The IMD meanwhile said thunderstorm accompanied by lightning and gusty winds is likely to occur in the following regions over the next couple days: Ballari, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Davangere, Hassan, Kodagu, Bagalkote, Belagavi, Bidar, Dharwad, Gadag, Kalaburgi, Vijayapura and Shivamogga districts.

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Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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