The weather forecast for Palakkad on Saturday was 41 degrees Celsius maximum and 20 degrees Celsius minimum with partly sunny and hot sun. Day temperature recorded on Wednesday was a shade better at 34.2°C. The all-time highest maximum temperature for the month is 37.4 degrees, recorded on January 16, 2006. At night the average minimum temperature drops down to around 24°C, that's 75°F. Mysuru recorded an all-time high of 37.9 degrees Celsius on March 7. As the temperatures have gone up by 4-degree Celsius, the energy consumption has doubled in the state. Idukki’s average rainfall from August 1 … According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the highest temperature ever recorded was 56.7 °C (134.1 °F) on 10 July 1913 in Furnace Creek (Greenland Ranch), California, United States, but the validity of this record is challenged as possible problems with the reading have since been discovered. “Palakkad has already touched 40 degree Celsius … Cherrapunji. In recent times the highest recorded temperature in November has been 39°C that's 101°F, with the lowest recorded temperature 14°C, about 56°F. “The warmest winter temperature ever recorded at Cal Poly happened today,” he wrote on Twitter, noting that it was the hottest high recorded for the months of December, January or February. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Energy consumption is all set to break records as the summer temperatures are ever-increasing. Before this, the highest reliable temperature reading was 50.6 °C (123.1 °F) in Alwar, Rajasthan in 1955. Earlier, the highest temperature was recorded at 36.6 degrees Celsius in January 30, 2017 in Kottayam. Last week, Nagpur recorded a minimum temperature of 3.5°C, the lowest in 50 years; Delhi was 3.6°C; Pune saw its coldest December day a day before New Years’ Eve, clocking 5.9°C. Dry weather conditions have resulted in increased temperatures for many parts of Kerala. All rights reserved. KSEB indicates that consumption will hit a new high this summer. The highest temperature ever recorded in India occurred on 19 May 2016 in Phalodi, Jodhpur District, Rajasthan at 51.0 °C (123.8 °F). Representative image PALAKKAD: Palakkadhas recorded the highest temperatureof 41 degrees Celsius of this summeron Saturday, which is three degrees more than the temperature recorded on this day last year. Kerala receives copious rain (average 3000 mm a year )each year. Similarly, Kozhikode observed an all-time high maximum in January at 36.2°C. This summer is going to be warmer than 2016”, said IMD director S Sudevan. 4.7 /5 View 92+ photos. State capital Thiruvananthapuram recorded a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius, the IMD said. Kerala farmer collapses and dies in his field in a suspected case of sun stroke Last week, Kerala's Palakkad district recorded the highest ever temperature across the country at 37.1 degree celsius. The Southwest monsoon is the main rainy season in Kerala. Greater Hyderabad had recorded the highest maximum temperature at … Last year also saw the highest temperature ever reliably recorded, when in August a California heatwave pushed the temperature at Death Valley in the Mojave Desert up to 54.4C (129.92°F). State capital Thiruvananthapuram recorded a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 26 degrees Celsius, the IMD said. The highest-ever temperature was recorded on March 30, 1931, when the city witnessed 37.8 degrees Celsius. Lying on the windward side of the Western Ghats and being the first state to be hit by the monsoon winds, Kerala receives copious torrential rainfall. Kottayam: With the mercury levels on the rise, Kottayam recorded the highest-ever temperature of 38.5 degree Celsius on Sunday. In the last 10 years Cochin has not recorded more than 35°C but on Monday it broke the record as maximum temperature touched 35.4°C. Same temperature level was recorded in 1999 and 2018. Leh Ladakh - One of the Lowest Summer Temperature in India. Meanwhile, the Jagtial district recorded the maximum temperature in the state at 47.2 degrees C. The highest maximum temperature recorded in Telangana, as per TSDPS Friday was 46.8 degrees C from Kothagudem district. Yesterday, Kannur recorded 35.9°C as its maximum, which is the highest temperature for January in the last ten years. According to reports, this is India’s highest temperature level recorded in February. Cities elsewhere too are seeing bone-chilling temperatures. On Sunday, electricity consumption crossed 80.2099 million units across the state. Kuldeep Srivastava, Head of IMD's Regional Weather Forecasting Centre, said: "Churu on Tuesday had the highest maximum temperature at 50-degree … He said the normal temperature at this time of the year is 20.8 degrees Celsius. Kerala Weather is characterised by a really long haul of a rainy period. India recorded its highest ever temperature on Thursday when the heat in the town of Phalodi shot up to a burning 51 degrees Celsius (123.8 degrees Fahrenheit). The previous highest was 47.8 degrees Celsius, recorded on 9 June 2014. Dog days are here again; Temperature continues to soar in Kerala, 2 sunstroke, 46 sunburn incidents; Kerala is sweating it out, LSG polls to 7 wards in Kerala on Thursday; counting on Friday, Kerala reports 6,815 fresh COVID-19 cases, 7,364 recoveries; test positivity rate increases to 11.08, Those who can’t even run KSRTC properly are criticising Centre over airports: V. Muraleedharan, Thomas Isaac backs KIIFB in Assembly, dismisses criticism in CAG report, Thomas Isaac did not respond to Opposition’s questions, should resign: Ramesh Chennithala. The maximums are settling in the higher 30s resulting in discomfort. The Met Office of the UK has officially confirmed that the 38.7°C recorded on Thursday last week was the highest recorded temperature ever in the nation’s history. At the same time, Kalaburagi in Karnataka recorded 38.4 degree Celsius on February 1. Chennai and Mumbai, recorded a sea level rise far below the global and the national averages at 0.33 mm per year (1916-2005) and 0.74 mm (1878-2005) respectively. But such highest temperature was not recorded in February of that year. This month, Delhi reported its highest ever temperature of 48°C while Churu in Rajasthan crossed 50°C. "The Safdarjung Observatory recorded a maximum of 9.4 degrees Celsius, making it the coldest December day since 1901," said Kuldeep Srivastava, head of IMD's regional weather forecasting centre. By the end of April, temperatures start dropping as thunderstorms pick up and it starts pouring by the first week of June. Mumbai too was freezing—by its standards—at 12.4°C last week. The best month to swim in the sea is in April when the average sea temperature is 30°C (86°F). Known For : … Other places in Kerala with their maximums at 35 or beyond were Alapuzha (36), kozhikode (36) Punalur (35). Thursday’s maximum temperature was the lowest for the month since 2009. Maximum temperature in most of the cities was recorded above 45 degrees Celsius -- 47.4 in Bikaner, 47.3 in Kota and 46.3 in Jaipur, according to weather department officials in Jaipur. Sriganganagar recorded the night temperature of 5.4 degrees Celsius. According to reports, this is India’s highest temperature level recorded in February. The Safdarjung Observatory, which provides official figures for the city, recorded … The south district recorded 37.8 degree Celsius on February 17 and 11. (Express photo by Nirmal Harindran) AROUND THE world, record temperatures have become more and more frequent in recent years. Pilani, Dabok, Jodhpur and Bikaner recorded minimum of 6.1, 7.8, 8.6 and 8.7 mm respectively while the night temperatures in Ajmer, Jaisalmer, Jaipur and Barmer was 9.7, 9.8, 10.3 and 12.5 mm, according to the Meteorological Department here. Throughout the month of November daytime temperatures will generally reach highs of around 31°C that's about 88°F. The city observed 36°C on January 30, 1975. People enjoy high tide at Fort Kochi beach in Kerala on Sunday. Kottayam: With the mercury levels on the rise, Kottayam recorded the highest-ever temperature of 38.5 degree Celsius on Sunday. In fact, all months of 2019, from January to June, feature among the top four warmest ever for the month in question. The Indian Meteorological Department also published the data on the official website. ................................ Advertisement ................................ Malampuzha In Kerala Records Highest Temperature In 29 Years, Will Give Monthly Rain Forecast From Coming Monsoon: Weather Office Chief, "Shallow Fog" In Delhi As Temperature Drops, Air Quality "Very Poor", Deep Depression Off Tamil Nadu, Kerala Coasts; Senior Officers Take Stock. © Copyright Mathrubhumi 2021. It was earlier reported that 2016 was the warmest year in Kerala. Image Source. 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The Highlands of Kerala, which is an area of major tourist attraction, enjoys a … The temperature in Kerala normally ranges from 28° to 32° C (82° to 90° F) on the plains but drops to about 20° C (68° F) in the highlands. Even June 2019 was the warmest June ever recorded. Earlier, the highest temperature was recorded at 36.6 degrees Celsius in January 30, 2017 in Kottayam. Jammu recorded the hottest day of the season with a maximum temperature of 44.4 degrees Celsius. Follow our special coverage of Coronavirus pandemic in India and get news updates from around the world. Located at … Thiruvananthapuram airport recorded the lowest at 34 degrees Celsius on Tuesday. March is the hottest month in Kerala with an average temperature of 29°C (84°F) and the coldest is June at 27°C (81°F) with the most daily sunshine hours at 9 in February. The Indian Meteorological Department also … While Kottayam (RB) recorded 37 degree Celsius on Tuesday, Kochi (CIAL) and Vellanikkara in Thrissur registered 36 degree Celsius. Vellanikkara in Thrissur recorded the highest maximum temperature of 39 degrees C and Punalur recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 19 degrees C. Place with the second highest rainfall in India is Cherrapunji. Extreme temperatures: high. This February, temperature crossed 37-degree Celsius on 10 days. US Vice President Kamala Harris' First Tweet Says... Joe Biden Plans Day One Orders To Reverse Trump Decisions. In 2014, Kottayam recorded 38.5 degree Celsius in March and April. Malampuzha In Kerala Records Highest Temperature In 29 Years At the same time, compared to last week, mercury level has fallen to 36.5 degree Celsius on Monday in Kottayam. The wettest month is June with an average of 341mm of rain. 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