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Mercury soars in Mysuru; IMD warns of hottest summer yet
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Mercury soars in Mysuru; IMD warns of hottest summer yet

March 12, 2025

Today’s Mysuru temperature stands at 36.5°C; Kodagu records 40.2°C, Uttara Kannada hottest with 42.9°C Mysuru: As summer sets in, temperatures are steadily rising in Mysuru and surrounding districts, reflecting a global trend of increasingly hotter summers driven by climate change. With no rainfall over the past three months since December’s Bay of Bengal cyclone Fengal,…

Value of shade-giving trees evident
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Value of shade-giving trees evident

March 12, 2025

Mysuru: As temperatures rise, the significance of shade-giving trees is becoming increasingly clear. Before summer, many trees along Mysuru’s roads stood bare after shedding their leaves. However, with the onset of the season, fresh green shoots have emerged, offering much-needed relief from the scorching heat. Now, these trees provide vital shade and shelter to both…

Mysureans reel under ‘early summer’
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Mysureans reel under ‘early summer’

February 21, 2025

Mysuru:  Even before the onset of summer season, the sweltering heat in the city indicates that the summer has set in advance in the ongoing month of February. As per the weather forecast for the current year, summer season begins in the month of March and exists till the end of May. To add credence…

Mysuru markets await their ‘King’ and ‘Sultan’
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Mysuru markets await their ‘King’ and ‘Sultan’

May 8, 2024

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
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Cool Zoo…ne

May 3, 2024

Mysuru 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 !
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Orange Alert !

April 26, 2024

Mysore/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
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Summer Effect: Tender coconut price shoots up to Rs. 50

April 22, 2024

Vegetable 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
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T. Narasipur sizzles at 40.1 degrees; no respite from heat for Mysuru

April 7, 2024

Maximum 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
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Rise in sweltering heat may take toll on health

April 5, 2024

Mysore/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…

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