BENGALURU: Northern parts of Bengaluru, which have been recording very high temperatures over the past month, received light showers on Friday evening.
The rainfall was restricted only to those areas, while other parts of the city remained dry, despite being overcast all evening.
Some localities experienced wind, which brought relief to people suffering in the hot weather for months.
A maximum of 22 mm was recorded at Doddabommasandra. Other parts of the region that received showers on Friday evening are Radhakrishna Temple premises (15.5 mm), Yeshwantpur (9 mm), Shettyhalli (19 mm) and Dasarahalli (10.5 mm).
Parts of Bengaluru Rural such as Devanahalli (13 mm) received isolated showers during the day.
According to Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Cell (KSNDMC), overcast skies are expected to prevail in the city.
However, showers are less likely. They also forecast showers in parts of the city and southern interior Karnataka.
Along with the soaring temperatures, lack of pre-monsoon showers has been a concern.
The temperature is expected to fall by a degree or two in the coming days.
According to KSNDMC data, pre-monsoon showers too have been below normal. Bengaluru Urban received an average rainfall of 24.5 mm between April 1 and 22 last year. This year, it has received only 6 mm.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Showers-Bring-Brief-Respite-From-Heat-in-Bengaluru/2016/04/23/article3394649.ece
The rainfall was restricted only to those areas, while other parts of the city remained dry, despite being overcast all evening.
Some localities experienced wind, which brought relief to people suffering in the hot weather for months.
A maximum of 22 mm was recorded at Doddabommasandra. Other parts of the region that received showers on Friday evening are Radhakrishna Temple premises (15.5 mm), Yeshwantpur (9 mm), Shettyhalli (19 mm) and Dasarahalli (10.5 mm).
Parts of Bengaluru Rural such as Devanahalli (13 mm) received isolated showers during the day.
According to Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Cell (KSNDMC), overcast skies are expected to prevail in the city.
However, showers are less likely. They also forecast showers in parts of the city and southern interior Karnataka.
Along with the soaring temperatures, lack of pre-monsoon showers has been a concern.
The temperature is expected to fall by a degree or two in the coming days.
According to KSNDMC data, pre-monsoon showers too have been below normal. Bengaluru Urban received an average rainfall of 24.5 mm between April 1 and 22 last year. This year, it has received only 6 mm.
http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/Showers-Bring-Brief-Respite-From-Heat-in-Bengaluru/2016/04/23/article3394649.ece
