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
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…
Amidst deficit rainfall, dry spell: Bandipur wildlife finds hope in solar borewells, Mangala Dam
February 28, 2024By M.T. Yogesh Kumar In the light of a rainfall deficit and persistent drought conditions, ponds, lakes and other small water bodies within the Bandipur Tiger Reserve are experiencing a notable decline in water levels, adversely affecting the resident wildlife. To address this pressing issue, authorities have activated 57 solar borewells and water is being…
Watermelon, cucumber prices soar as summer boosts demand
February 27, 2024Mysore/Mysuru: Scorching heat has peaked in February with temperatures hovering around 34 to 35 degrees Celsius and the prolonged dry weather and soaring mercury levels have unmistakably signalled the arrival of summer. Staying healthy amid such hot conditions requires extra care, with the paramount importance being to keep oneself adequately hydrated. Since February 1, the…
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