Weather experts predict drop in mercury level

Effects of rain

With hot afternoon summers and low humidity in the air, labourers and other workers had to take cover under the cool shade of the tree.

Also summer vacations for students meant that they could visit every water spot in their vicinity. For students from rural areas, taking a leap into open wells and lakes was the best way to beat the scorching summer.

Animals felt no different as in the BRT Tiger Reserve, wild elephants and deers along with their calves in tow flocking the water bodies tyring to quench their thirst.

Rains

It has rained only six times with rainfall measured to be at 127.4 mm from the beginning of the year. However, rains lashed the district on March 26, with the torrential downpour measured at 58.40 mm. But, that didn’t deter temperature from crossing 34 degree celsius.

Weather experts predict that the temperatures will drop in the coming days due to the rains.

Maximum ever

Compared to 2005, temperatures has been cool in the district this year. The district recorded a maximum of 38.6 degree celsius in May 2005 and a minimum of 10 degree celsius in December.

The temperatures are recorded at the Silk Research Centre and collects data on temperature, wind and humidity.

Chamarajanagar temperatures

Year         Maximum (degree Celsius)   Minimum

2001      35.16 (May)                             16 (December)
2002       37 (May)                                           10 (March)
2003      38 (April)                                     19 (November)
2004       37.5 (April)                              19(November) )
2005        38.6 (May                             10 (December)
2006        37.5 (May)                            8 (February)
2007       37  (March)                             7.60 (November)
2008        37.2 (April)                               7 (March)
2009       37.5 (April)                                7 (January)
2010        36.49 (April)                           14.91 (January)