Heatwave

Heatstroke is a condition caused by your body overheating, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures.

Bengaluru experienced scorching temperatures, reaching 38.5°C, the second-hottest day in 50 years. IMD reported a departure from normal temperatures by 3.3°C. March and April broke heat records, aggravating water scarcity. Nearby, Kalaburgi saw a slight temperature decrease. Relief is expected with light rainfall forecasted, offering hope amid the persistent heatwave.

The weather forecasting office predicts a protracted heatwave in East and South Peninsular India, with rains expected in the Western Himalayan Region until April 30. The IMD forecasted that heat wave conditions will persist in Tamil Nadu until May 4, with at least six districts seeing temperatures of more than 40 degrees Celsius.

It can be seen that it is not the first time Mumbai is facing such extreme conditions. Earlier this month, the city and its neighboring areas experienced severe hot weather, with temperatures soaring up to 41 degrees Celsius in parts of Navi Mumbai.

The criteria for classifying a heatwave are met when the maximum temperature at a weather station reaches at least 40 degrees Celsius in plains, 37 degrees in coastal regions, and 30 degrees in hilly terrains, with a departure from normal levels of at least 4.5 notches.

Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, TMC leader Mahua Moitra has become embroiled in a social media uproar once more, triggered by a viral video alleging that her response to the question "what is your source of energy?" was 'sex'.

During Karnataka's scorching summer, Bengaluru residents are flocking to cold beers to beat the heat, leading to record-breaking sales. In the past 11 days, beer sales soared, with 23.5 lakh carton boxes sold, attributing 61% of April 2023's total sales. The relentless heat wave, coupled with ongoing elections, has fueled this surge, with Bengaluru experiencing over three months without rainfall.

Bengaluru is enduring an unprecedented dry spell, with no rain for 146 days. Despite a decline in temperatures, relief is not expected until April 21. The city's green cover has diminished, exacerbating the situation. Memes on social media reflect residents' frustration with the lack of rain.

Bengaluru is facing an unprecedented dry spell, with no rainfall for 146 days, raising concerns about water scarcity and rising temperatures. Recent studies show a one-degree Celsius rise in temperatures over 42 years, exacerbating water source evaporation and decreasing rainfall. Despite sporadic showers in some areas, the drought situation persists, highlighting the challenges of climate change.

Bengaluru residents can finally expect relief from scorching temperatures as the Meteorological Department predicts much-needed rain. This change in weather offers hope for those suffering from sunburn and heat-related illnesses. The rain is not limited to Bengaluru; it's anticipated across Karnataka, bringing relief to various districts and replenishing water sources.