Residents of Bengaluru, who have been enduring intense heat day and night for the past month, may soon experience relief as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) suggests the possibility of light to moderate rainfall in the city following the Ugadi festival. The recent update from IMD contrasts with an earlier forecast of normal to below-normal rainfall for South Interior Karnataka districts in April, now predicting normal to above-normal summer rainfall, including in Bengaluru.
The strong El Nino conditions abnormal warming of surface waters in the central Pacific Ocean are likely to weaken steadily and turn to ENSO neutral conditions by the end of the spring season
The IMD has forecast a partly cloudy sky and moderate fog in the morning, with the minimum temperature to hover around 5°C on Saturday. | Latest News India
Winter tourism faces a setback in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand due to an unusual lack of snowfall, impacting the economy. The India Meteorological Department reports significant rainfall and snowfall deficits in the Western Himalayan Region. Tour operators, film shoots, and skiing enthusiasts are affected, with cancellations surging. The local economy, including agriculture and horticulture, feels the repercussions. An IMD official notes an extended dry spell, but hope remains for a possible western disturbance. The industry awaits a revival, hoping for a return of the winter charm in these picturesque destinations.