The city will become hotter in the days ahead thanks to an abrupt wind flow, which instead of disseminating heat is actually building it up.

The summer wind, usually expected to flow in a single direction, is to the surprise of the MET department flowing multi-directionally, increasing the heat.

"The city will experience hot days till the end of April or mid-May. We are in the middle of a transitional period.
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Once it ends, the city will witness a thunderstorm that will cause a heat build-up till the monsoon arrives.

A weather chart that indicates circular wind patterns in the day that result in rise in temperatures and the ones at night that provide relief from the heat.

The weather will be uncertain during this phase, and temperatures will rise," confirmed C B Navalagatti, duty officer from the MET department.

Summer showers

However, Bangaloreans got much needed relief from the heat yesterday as the city received light-to-heavy
drizzle.

Despite the summer showers the temperature will remain high, though the sky will be cloudy, the meteorological department said.

Hottest in 14-yrs

The Met department expects city temperatures to soar to a 14-year high. In 1996, the city recorded its hottest day as the temperature peaked to 38 degrees Celsius. On March 8, Bangalore recorded a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius. What has added to the heat this year is that it has not rained as much as it does after Holi every year. The city's dwindling green cover and multi-floor buildings have also contributed to the steadily rising temperatures. How do you like the new new mid-day.com experience? Share your feedback and help us improve. Read Next Story Skin show› Trending Stories Latest Photos Latest Videos Latest Web Stories ADVERTISEMENT Mid-Day Fast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT