Bengaluru is currently grappling with an unusually dry September, recording a mere 1.8 mm of rainfall compared to the seasonal average of 105.8 mm. This significant shortfall marks the typically wettest month of the year for the city, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
As of September 19, the city’s rainfall levels are dramatically below the historical average of 208.3 mm, raising concerns among residents and meteorologists alike. N. Puviarasan, head of the Meteorological Centre in Bengaluru, noted that the ongoing dry spell is attributed to weak winds and a notable decrease in atmospheric moisture, which has impeded cloud formation.
“The lack of rain has coincided with higher-than-normal temperatures,” Puviarasan explained. He pointed out that while southern districts have experienced low thunderstorm activity, the northern parts of Karnataka have seen excess rainfall this monsoon season.
From August 20 to September 5, the state experienced a direct sun exposure that led to several zero shadow days, further contributing to the dryness and elevated temperatures, particularly in North Interior Karnataka.
Despite the current dry conditions, the IMD has indicated that rainfall is expected in the coming days. From June 1 to September 19, Karnataka received a total of 869.5 mm of rainfall, slightly exceeding the expected 768.3 mm, with the majority occurring between July and early August. However, rainfall has since diminished across various regions.
As residents await the predicted rainfall, the situation underscores the need for continued monitoring and preparation for changing weather patterns in the area.
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