Bengaluru Records Hottest July Day In 112 Years at 33.6°C

Bengaluru recorded its hottest July day in 112 years on Tuesday, with the maximum temperature soaring to 33.6 degrees Celsius as weakened southwest monsoon conditions pushed temperatures well above seasonal averages across Karnataka. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the latest reading broke the city's previous July record of 33.3 degrees Celsius, which had been recorded in 1914 and equalled again in 1926. The unprecedented heat highlights the impact of below-normal monsoon activity across the region.

The city's normal maximum temperature for July is around 28.3 degrees Celsius, making Tuesday's temperature more than 5 degrees Celsius above normal. Bengaluru, which is typically known for its moderate climate even during summer, experienced unusually hot conditions as reduced cloud cover and limited rainfall allowed daytime temperatures to rise significantly above average.

The rise in temperatures was observed across Karnataka, with almost every district recording daytime highs 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above normal. Raichur emerged as the hottest location in the state, registering a maximum temperature of 38.4 degrees Celsius, compared to its seasonal average of 33.1 degrees Celsius, representing an increase of 5.3 degrees Celsius. Other districts, including Gadag, Koppal and Mysuru, also experienced significantly warmer-than-usual weather.

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Weather stations at HAL Airport and Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru also reported above-normal temperatures, while Mysuru recorded a rise of nearly 4 degrees Celsius above its July average. The widespread increase in temperatures indicates that the weakening southwest monsoon has affected weather conditions across much of Karnataka rather than being confined to the state capital alone.

Meteorologists attributed the unusual heat primarily to the weakening southwest monsoon, which has reduced rainfall activity over large parts of Karnataka. Lower rainfall and fewer clouds have allowed stronger solar heating during the day, leading to unusually high temperatures for the month of July. Experts noted that such weather patterns can occasionally occur when monsoon circulation weakens over peninsular India.

The India Meteorological Department has indicated that dry weather conditions are likely to persist across most districts of North Interior Karnataka over the coming days. Until monsoon activity strengthens, temperatures are expected to remain above normal in several parts of the state. Authorities have advised residents to stay hydrated, minimise exposure to direct afternoon sunlight and take necessary precautions against heat-related illnesses during the ongoing spell of unusually warm weather.

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