On Sunday, Mysuru recorded a max temperature of 34.2°C, nearly 5°C above normal Sept temperature of 29.4°C
Between June 1 and Sept 7, Chamarajanagar recorded the highest rainfall deficit in Karnataka at 58% below normal, followed by Mysuru and Vijayanagara, both at 57% below normal.
However, residents said the unusual heat was already becoming difficult to endure. But this year, the heat has been extremely uncomfortable,” said Sharada Timmaiah, a retired academician from Bogadi. “It is impossible to stay indoors without an AC or cooler. Mysuru generally experiences moderate weather during Sept and Oct, with occasional spells of rain. The rainfall deficit has further triggered concerns.
On Sunday, Mysuru recorded a maximum temperature of 34.2°C, nearly 5°C above the normal Sept temperature of 29.4°C. The previous instance of 34.2°C was recorded on Sept 15, 2018. Earlier, on Sept 5 this year, the city recorded 34°C, making it the second-warmest day of the month. On Monday, the temperature eased slightly to around 32°C, with cloudy conditions offering some respite.
Former director of Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), the sharp rise in maximum temperatures could signal the beginning of an intense phase of El Niño-related weather conditions, according to G Srinivasa Reddy. The reading is among the highest recorded in the city during Sept in recent years. He warned that Karnataka could experience a prolonged dry spell extending until the last week of Sept.