Bengaluru braces for hot weather as Karnataka faces heatwave alert

With temperatures rising sharply across Karnataka, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for North Interior Karnataka from March 15 to 19. Bengaluru is experiencing unusually high temperatures, surpassing those of Delhi and Mumbai, with a maximum of 35°C.

Bengaluru residents experienced cloudy skies on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, with temperatures between 22°C and 34°C. The sun rose at 6:25 AM and set at 6:30 PM. As temperatures rise, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for parts of Karnataka until March 19.

Bengaluru’s temperatures have surpassed those of Delhi and Mumbai, making it one of India’s hotter cities. On Wednesday, March 19, the city’s temperature is expected to range from 21.2°C to 33.8°C, with 33% humidity. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and plan outdoor activities accordingly, as the day is expected to be warm.

Despite the heat, Bengaluru’s air quality is moderate, with an AQI of 77. It’s safe for most people to engage in outdoor activities, but those with respiratory conditions should take precautions. Monitoring air quality can help residents make informed daily decisions.

In other parts of Karnataka, the heat has been more intense. Ainapur Hobli village in Kalaburagi recorded 42.8°C on Saturday, making it the hottest place in the state. Winds are expected from the southeast at 8 km/h today.

According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), multiple districts, including Raichur, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Bagalkote, Yadgir, and Vijayapura, saw temperatures exceed 40°C on Friday. Other districts like Tumakuru, Ballari, Gadag, Koppala, Uttara Kannada, Vijayanagara, Chikkaballapur, and Mysuru will experience hot and humid conditions throughout the week. Karnataka’s Health Minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, urged residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses.

Speaking in Raichur, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao stated that the government is considering revising work timings for government offices. He advised officers to avoid outdoor visits in the afternoon and urged employees to limit outdoor activities between 12 PM and 3 PM.

Meanwhile, the IMD forecasted rain and thundershowers in Dakshina Kannada, Mysuru, Hassan, and Kodagu districts on March 17. However, dry weather is expected in Karnataka until March 22. Strong winds of 30-40 km/h are likely in isolated parts of interior Karnataka. Heatwave conditions are expected in North Interior Karnataka from March 18 to 20.

On March 17, Bengaluru’s temperatures ranged between 18°C and 35°C. Over the next 48 hours, the city will see clear skies, with maximum and minimum temperatures around 34°C and 19°C.

Amid extreme temperatures, authorities advise residents to stay indoors during peak hours, stay hydrated, and take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the heat.

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