Bengaluru witnesses second hottest April day in history: Report

Bengaluru weather update: The city on Tuesday saw a maximum temperature of 37.6 degrees, marking the second-hottest summer day in the it's history.

Updated on: Apr 24, 2024, 10:46:45 IST

By Yamini C S

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Bengaluru city broke yet another weather record on Tuesday, witnessing a maximum temperature of 37.6 degrees Celsius, marking the second-hottest summer day in the city's history.

Bengaluru has also been facing an intense water crisis this summer in the absence of rain during the past monsoon season. (Reuters)

The Karnataka capital, which is already enduring a relentless heatwave for months, continued to see sizzling temperatures and scorching heat on Tuesday, surpassing the April average by a staggering 3.4 degrees, according to The Times of India.

Bengaluru last recorded a temperature of 37.6 degrees Celsius just a fortnight ago.

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The record for April's highest temperature in Bengaluru stands at 39.2 degrees Celsius, set back in 2016.

Scientists from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) expressed worry that the mercury might climb even higher, possibly breaching the 39-degree mark in the next two days, coinciding with the Lok Sabha polling scheduled for Friday.

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Bengaluru has been in the habit to making and breaking weather records, having witnessed its warmest March day in the past five years after recording a maximum temperature of 36.4 degrees Celsius on March 29. It also recorded its hottest day since 2016 on April 2 by recording a temperature of 37.2 degrees Celsius.

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As some parts of Karnataka reeled under incessant temperatures, the IMD on the other hand issued “yellow” and “orange” alerts for other parts of the state.

The department issued an “orange” alert over Bagalkote, Belagavi, Bidar, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Kalaburagi and Vijayapura districts, and a “yellow” alert over Ballari, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Hassan, Kodagu, Mandya, Mysuru and Shivamogga districts.

The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) in its temperature forecast said, “Hot and humid conditions are very likely to prevail over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttar Kannada districts from 24th to 27th April 2024. Maximum temperature very likely to be rise by 2-3°C over the State for next 5 days.”

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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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