The heatwave in Bengaluru shows no signs of relenting as the city experienced scorching temperatures on Saturday, hitting 38 degrees Celsius. This marks the highest temperature recorded so far this year and the second-highest in the last eight years.
According to reports from the Deccan Herald, Bengaluru’s highest recorded temperature remains at 39.2 degrees Celsius in April 2016. With Saturday’s temperature ranking as the second highest in recent years, residents brace themselves for continued heat in the coming days.
Experts from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) have linked Bengaluru’s rising temperatures to the El Nino effect and global warming. The prolonged absence of rainfall compounds the climatic challenges faced by the city’s residents.
Earlier in March, Bengaluru witnessed a high of 37 degrees Celsius, marking the highest March temperature in five years. IMD has also issued warnings of possible heatwaves in various parts of Karnataka, where temperatures have already crossed the 40-degree mark.
In a slight respite, IMD forecasts light rainfall in several districts of Karnataka between April 30 and May 3. However, areas like Bagalkote, Bidar, Gadag, and others have been put on a Yellow rainfall alert until early May.
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