Karnataka weather condition: After heatwave in coast, Kodagu & Kolar see hailstorms

BENGALURU: Vagaries of weather condition have actually appeared in Karnataka over the previous couple of days. After the state’s seaside locations reeled under a heatwave recently, hailstorms were reported in Kodagu and Kolar districts on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, and thunderstorms were forecasted in the Bengaluru area over the next 4-5 nights. Sources in India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated the heatwave in seaside districts of Uttara Kannada, Udupi and Dakshina Kannada has actually ended and temperature levels are now set to dip. “It was a short-term heatwave triggered by irregular heating of the northern plains of India last month. Now, as wetness is increasing, thanks to Arabian Sea and the season of cyclonic interruptions, rain and thunderstorms remain in shop for the state,” stated A Prasad, researcher at IMD, Bengaluru. The heat from the northern winds triggered the short-lived heatwave condition over the previous 2 weeks. A trough has actually formed over the state arching from south of Tamil Nadu to the Konkan area, lowering temperature levels. A trough is an extended location of low pressure that raises damp air triggering cloud development that is accountable for rain or thunderstorms. One need to keep in mind that the position and strength of troughs are subject to daily modifications. Rain is anticipated all over the state – separated spells around the coa
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