Heatwave conditions to continue in Karnataka, warns IMD; Bengaluru may get rainfall in May

Bengaluru could observe maximum temperatures around 38 degrees Celsius for the next 48 hours, the IMD said.

Published on: Apr 27, 2024, 14:50:37 IST

By Yamini C S

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Weather agencies predicted heatwave conditions to continue for a few days in Karnataka at least. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its daily bulletin forecasted sizzling temperatures and scorching heat in Raichur, Yadgir, Kalaburgi, Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Koppal, Ballari, Bidar, Vijayanagara, Gadag, Davangere, Chitradurga, Tumkur, Chikkaballapura, Kolar, Haveri, Mysuru and Mandya districts between April 27 and 30.

The IMD said Bengaluru Urban may get light rainfall between April 30 and May 3. (AFP)

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For Bengaluru city, it predicted a partly cloudy sky in the morning and mainly clear sky towards evening or night for the next 48 hours, with maximum and minimum temperatures very likely to be around 38 degrees Celsius and 23 degrees Celsius, respectively.

The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) said an average maximum temperature of 43.3 degrees Celsius was recorded at Raichur district in northern Karnataka. As much as 83 per cent of the geographical area in the state recorded maximum temperatures in the range of 36 to 42 degrees Celsius, it said. Maximum temperature in the range of 42 to 44 degrees Celsius was recorded in some parts of Raichur, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Bidar, Koppala, Bagalkote, Yadgir and Ballari districts, it added.

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Meanwhile, an “orange” heatwave alert was sounded by the IMD in some parts of the state, which indicated an increased risk of heat-related illness symptoms in individuals exposed to prolonged sunlight or engaged in heavy manual labour, a report said.

Rainfall forecast

The IMD said Bengaluru Urban, Vijayapura, Hassan, Chitradurga, Raichur, Belagavi, Ballari, Davangere, Shivamogga, Tumkur, Bidar, Kalaburgi, Yadgir, Chikkamagaluru, Chamarajanagar, Ramanagara and Mandya districts may get light rainfall between April 30 and May 3.

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Meanwhile, it issued a “yellow” rainfall alert over Bagalkote, Bidar, Gadag, Haveri, Kalaburgi, Koppal, Raichur , Vijayapura, Yadgir, Ballari, Chikka Ballapura, Chitradurga, Davangere, Kolar, Mandya, Mysuru, Tumkur and Vijayanagara districts as on Saturday till May 2 morning.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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