At 33.6 °C, Bengaluru records hottest July day
Bengaluru recorded its hottest July day ever on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 33.6°C. This record surpasses the previous highs set in 1914 and 1926, amid a pause in the southwest monsoon.
Why it matters
The record-breaking temperature highlights shifting weather patterns and the impact of climate variability on urban environments.
With the southwest monsoon hitting the pause button, temperatures in Bengaluru have been soaring over the last couple of days. On Tuesday (July 14), Bengaluru city recorded the hottest July day ever.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) observation data, the Bengaluru city observatory recorded a maximum of 33.6°C, which is the highest ever recorded. The previous highest all-time record was 33.3°C recorded in 1914 and 1926.
The HAL observatory recorded a maximum of 34°C and the Kempegowda International Airport recorded 32.9°C respectively.
With Bengaluru city recording a maximum of 33.6°C as against a normal of 28.3°C, there was a departure of 5.3°C.
Likewise, for the HAL observatory, the normal temperature in July is 28.6°C, and on Tuesday (July 14), there was a departure of 5.4°C.
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