Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Aug 6: Summer-like temperatures are prevailing in the coastal region for the past few days as the monsoon has weakened. The mercury is expected to rise further in the coming days, as per the meteorological department.

According to weather department officials, there is no possibility of heavy rains in the near future. The maximum temperature may rise two to three degrees Celsius more than usual for this season. In Mangaluru, the maximum recorded temperature on Saturday was 29.8 degrees Celsius, and the minimum was 23.2 degrees Celsius.

Last year, the monsoon rains were heavy in the coastal region. Till August 8, 2022, around three percent more rain had showered in the coastal region. However, this year, the arrival of monsoon itself is very late. Except for heavy rains for a few days, the monsoon has weakened now. Till August 5, 2023, there is a shortage of 19 percent of rain in the district of Dakshina Kannada and 13 percent of a shortage in the district of Udupi.

Due to the El Nino effect, the formation of clouds over the Indian Ocean is reduced. That is why the intensity of rains will also be less.

Prasad, an officer at the Indian Meteorological Department, said, “The monsoon has weakened for some days in the coastal region. According to the forecast, there is no chance of heavy rains now. For the same reason, the mercury is rising. The same weather will continue for some more days.”