Bengaluru, often celebrated for its year -long pleasant weather, is struggling with an unexpected and acute heatwave in February, increasing the temperature to 35.9 ° C on 17 February 2025. The Meteorological Department of India (IMD) has blamed the pattern of this unusual weather. Early start of summer, a significant departure from Bangalore’s specific climate.
The weather also marks the hottest day of the city’s season, even crosses the daytime temperature of Delhi, which stood at 27 ° C at 27 ° C on the same day, as the Times of Reported by India. IMD has speculated that Bengaluru may withstand higher summer temperatures than Delhi this year, indicating unusually acute heatwaves for the city.
Traditionally, summer in Bengaluru begins in early March, but this year, the city has been experiencing unseasonal high temperatures since mid -February. IMD has reported dry weather in Karnataka, with different examples of fog in coastal and internal areas. In particular, there is a commendable increase in minimum temperature in many districts, including Kopal, Gadag, Chitradurg and Madikeri.
In Bengaluru, IMD has predominantly predicted the clear sky with the possibility of fog or haze in the morning hours. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hop around 34 ° C and around 18 ° C respectively. These rising temperatures are unlike the historical reputation of the city for mild and medium weather, which challenge Bengaluru’s long -held perception as a cool and comfortable destination.
The initial heatwaves are already having embodiment of the city. Groundwater levels, a significant resource for the residents of Bengaluru, are decreased at a quick rate. This has expressed concern about the lack of water, especially the city continues to fight with rapid urbanization and population growth.
Experts suggest that the shifting weather patterns can be linked to broad climate change trends, increasing global temperatures affecting local climate. The IMD data indicates that the maximum temperature is normally above in many districts including Bagalkot, Kopal, Belagavi and Keme Gowda International Airport (KIAL) area of Bangalore.
