Karnataka Faces Scorching Heat with Temperatures Approaching Mid-40s
Above-normal temperatures in Bengaluru; mercury inches towards mid-40s in North Karnataka
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Karnataka, India, is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures nearing 45 degrees Celsius in several regions. Bengaluru recorded temperatures 2.1 to 2.6 degrees Celsius above normal, while Kalaburagi reached 41.7 degrees Celsius. Forecasts indicate little relief for the state capital as dry conditions persist.
- 01Maximum temperatures in Karnataka are nearing 45 degrees Celsius.
- 02Bengaluru's temperatures are 2.1 to 2.6 degrees Celsius above normal.
- 03Kalaburagi recorded the highest temperature at 41.7 degrees Celsius.
- 04Rainfall is forecasted for parts of south interior Karnataka, excluding Bengaluru.
- 05Several districts have recorded temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.
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Karnataka, India, is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with maximum temperatures nearing 45 degrees Celsius in various regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that Bengaluru's temperatures have been 2.1 to 2.6 degrees Celsius above normal, with the highest recorded at Bengaluru International Airport at 36.8 degrees Celsius. Kalaburagi, located in North Karnataka, reported the highest temperature in the state at 41.7 degrees Celsius, while the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) noted even higher readings of 43.3 degrees Celsius in parts of Raichur. Other districts such as Bagalkote, Ballari, and Yadgir also breached the 40-degree mark. Despite some isolated rainfall in the Kittur Karnataka region over the past weeks, Bengaluru and its surrounding areas remain dry, with forecasts indicating limited chances of rain in the coming week.
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The extreme heat may affect daily life, particularly for vulnerable populations, including the elderly and outdoor workers, leading to health risks such as heat exhaustion.
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