Parts of Karnataka to witness above normal temperatures amid water crisis

Weather agencies forecasted a maximum temperature above normal by two to three degrees Celsius over South Interior and North Interior Karnataka.

Published on: Mar 16, 2024, 12:53:14 IST

By Yamini C S

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Weather agencies such as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) predicted above normal temperatures across the southern state over the next couple days.

Kalaburagi district faced the highest maximum temperature in Karnataka, of 39.4 degrees Celsius, the IMD said. (Rahul Raut/HT PHOTO)

Dry weather conditions prevailed over the state, the KSNDMC said in its daily weather bulletin, forecasting a maximum temperature above normal by two to three degrees Celsius at a few places over South Interior Karnataka (SIK) and North Interior Karnataka (NIK).

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Yadgir district in Karnataka saw an average maximum temperature of 40.4 degrees Celsius, while 78 per cent of the geographical area in the state recorded a maximum temperature in the range of 34 to 40 degrees Celsius. Haveri, Kalaburagi and Raichur districts witnessed maximum temperatures between 42 to 44 degrees Celsius, the agency added.

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The IMD also echoed the figures, saying that Kalaburagi district faced the highest maximum temperature in the state, of 39.4 degrees Celsius. On the other hand, the Belagavi Airport recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 17.4 degrees Celsius in the state, it said.

The department predicted maximum temperature to be above normal by two to three degrees Celsius at a few places over interior parts of the state, namely Bagalkote, Dharwad, Gadag, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Bengaluru, Hassan, Kolar, Mandya and Mysuru districts, over the next 48 hours.

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For Bengaluru city, the IMD estimated a partly cloudy sky with maximum and minimum temperatures likely to be around 35 and 24 degrees Celsius, respectively.

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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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