Months of severe drought conditions hit Mango, Jackfruit yield; shortage in supply Mysore/Mysuru: One is hailed as the ‘King’ and the other revered as the ‘Sultan’ of fruits, and both grace the summer season, much to the delight of people eagerly awaiting to savour their succulent flavours. Yes, you guessed it right. We’re talking about…
Cool Zoo…ne
May 3, 2024Mysuru Zoo helps animals cope the summer heat with sprinklers, foggers, electrolytes, fruit diet Mysuru’s average temperature has soared beyond 40 degrees Celsius, prompting residents to seek refuge in air-conditioned comfort to combat the heat. As is customary every year, the authorities at Mysuru Zoo have initiated measures to ensure the well-being of its inhabitants,…
Orange Alert !
April 26, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The Meteorological Centre Bengaluru, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), has issued a five-day heat-wave warning, effective until April with an orange alert, for parts of Karnataka. Overall, there will be a rise in maximum temperature by 2-3 degrees Celsius across the State in the next five days. The heat-wave alert will be issued when the…
Summer Effect: Tender coconut price shoots up to Rs. 50
April 22, 2024Vegetable prices may skyrocket Mysore/Mysuru: The lack of rainfall in Mysuru region has not only affected the farmers but also the common man. People, who have been battling the soaring temperature, are now facing the heat of increase in the prices of few vegetables and tender coconuts. To the surprise of the common man, the…
T. Narasipur sizzles at 40.1 degrees; no respite from heat for Mysuru
April 7, 2024Maximum temperature is expected to gradually increase by 2-4 degrees Celsius Mysore/Mysuru: T. Narasipur in Mysuru district, registered a scorching 40.1 degrees Celsius yesterday (Apr. 6), serving as a stark reminder of the unforgiving heatwave gripping the region this summer. The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) released a High-Temperature bulletin, revealing that besides…
Rise in sweltering heat may take toll on health
April 5, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: The surge in maximum temperature by two to three degree Celsius above normal temperature in North and South interior areas of the State and parts of coastal areas has been taking a toll on the health of people and livestock. As per the weather forecast released by India Meteorological Department (IMD), Karnataka will witness…
Max. temperature in Mysuru to touch 37 degree Celsius
April 3, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Mysuru district has been witnessing scorching heat in the last few days and there is no escape from the unbearable weather condition for another five days, as per the forecast of University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru and Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). According to Agro-Advisory Bulletin for Mysuru district issued jointly by UAS and…
Too Hot ? It’s Tree Time
March 30, 2024Our city is getting hotter with every passing year. As temperatures soared yesterday, the Karnataka Government advised citizens to turn into camels: “Drink sufficient water whenever possible, even if you are NOT thirsty.” But where is the water to drink when our cities are as dry as a desert? Instead of just issuing some orders…
KRS Dam water level dips to 87.31 ft amid scorching heat
March 20, 2024In 2023 on Mar. 19, water level stood at 102.26 ft Mysore/Mysuru: As the scorching summer heat intensifies, exacerbating the already rising temperatures, the demand for drinking water is surging across Mysuru region. However, the situation has taken a dire turn as the water level at KRS Dam is decreasing at an alarming rate, a…
It is our duty to care for birds, animals: Snake Shyam
March 10, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: City’s snake rescuer Snake Shyam said “It is our responsibility to conserve environment along with birds and animals.” He was speaking at the recent programme organised by Youth Red Cross Unit, National Service Scheme (NSS) and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) at TTL College of Commerce and Business Management, at Saraswathipuram in city to…
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