Bengaluru, April 14 -- Karnataka is reeling under intense summer conditions with several districts recording temperatures well above seasonal norms, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heatwave warnings across parts of North Karnataka.
Kalaburagi recorded a maximum temperature of 42degC, one of the highest in the state this season, while Gadag, Raichur, Vijayapura and Yadgir also crossed the 40degC mark. The prolonged dry spell and rising mercury have severely impacted daily life and livestock in several regions.
In Bengaluru, the city also witnessed unusual heat conditions, with temperatures touching 35.6degC, surpassing recent records. Officials said readings at HAL and Kempegowda International Airport also remained sign...