Karnataka winter temperatures have risen above normal across most districts, with Raichur recording the state’s highest maximum of 36.6 degrees Celsius, according to a district-wise report published by Prajavani. The increase has been reported amid rainfall deficiency and warmer conditions across parts of the state.
Several northern Karnataka districts recorded temperatures of 35 degrees Celsius or higher. The report listed maximum temperatures of 36.2 degrees Celsius in Haveri and Kalaburagi, 36 degrees Celsius in Bidar, 35.9 degrees Celsius in Uttara Kannada, and 35.4 degrees Celsius each in Belagavi, Dharwad and Yadgir.
Bagalkot and Chitradurga recorded temperatures about 4 degrees Celsius above their usual levels, while Haveri was reported to be 5.4 degrees Celsius above normal. The higher readings have brought summer-like conditions to parts of the state even during the winter period.
The district-wise figures reported by Prajavani were 35.1 degrees Celsius in Bagalkot, 34.8 degrees Celsius in Ballari, 31.4 degrees Celsius in Bengaluru Rural, 32.1 degrees Celsius in Bengaluru South and 31.6 degrees Celsius in Bengaluru Urban. Chamarajanagar recorded 31.9 degrees Celsius, Chikkaballapur 32.6 degrees Celsius, Chitradurga 33.9 degrees Celsius and Dakshina Kannada 34.5 degrees Celsius.
The report recorded 34.2 degrees Celsius in Gadag and Shivamogga, 32.4 degrees Celsius in Hassan, 31.1 degrees Celsius in Kodagu, 31.4 degrees Celsius in Kolar, 34.7 degrees Celsius in Koppal, 32.7 degrees Celsius in Mandya and 33 degrees Celsius in Mysuru. Tumakuru recorded 33.2 degrees Celsius, Udupi 34 degrees Celsius, Vijaynagara 34.8 degrees Celsius, Vijayapura 35.1 degrees Celsius and Raichur 36.6 degrees Celsius.
The highest readings were concentrated in northern and interior districts, although coastal and southern districts also recorded temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius. The report said temperatures were higher than normal in most districts, while identifying Kodagu as the coolest among the listed districts at 31.1 degrees Celsius.
The combination of reduced rainfall and increased heat can affect daily outdoor activity and raise demand for water and cooling, particularly in districts experiencing the largest departures from normal. The report did not provide a forecast for how long the elevated temperatures would continue. It also did not specify any advisory or response measures from state or district authorities.
