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India's silicon valley grapples with heat and water crisis
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts possibility of "extreme heat" across multiple Indian states
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The last time Bengaluru experienced such intense heat was in 2016 / Pexels
Bengaluru also known as the Silicone Valley of India is currently grappling with an intense heat wave and a prolonged water supply crisis, posing significant challenges for the city's residents. On Apr. 3, Bengaluru experienced a maximum temperature of 36.6 degrees Celsius. On Apr. 4 the temperature rose to 37.2 degrees Celsius, marking the hottest day in the city since 2016.
The last time Bengaluru experienced such intense heat was in 2016 when temperatures soared to an all-time high of 39.2 degrees Celsius.
Meteorologists forecast a further rise in temperature levels over the next few days. In regions including Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Mandya, Tumkur, and Mysore, temperatures are expected to increase by 2 degrees Celsius within the next five days.
I've been living in Bangalore since 2019, and this is the hottest it has ever gotten. The heat is scorching enough, and going to work in the traffic makes things worse. Fortunately, I've been working from home for the past few weeks now," said Surya Kumar, an IT employee living in Bangalore.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts that daytime temperatures will persist around 37 degrees Celsius in various parts of Bengaluru from Apr. 4 to Apr. 7. These temperatures are expected to be 3-4 degrees Celsius higher than those in Mumbai and even 1-2 degrees Celsius hotter than what New Delhi will experience during the same period.
Earlier forecasts from IMD pointed to the possibility of "extreme heat" sweeping across multiple Indian states in the coming months. These projections suggest a rise in the number of days experiencing above-normal heatwaves in most plain regions, with anticipated occurrences of 10 to 20 heatwave days in various areas, contrasting with the typical range of four to eight days.
In terms of heat, Kolkata is set to surpass Bengaluru, with temperatures expected to approach 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days. Hyderabad has already surpassed this mark, experiencing temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Chennai is experiencing excessive heat at 34 degree Celsius, leading few schools to opt for online classes for students from classes 1 to 4 to beat the heat.
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