The city and surrounding regions received a minor reprieve from prolonged dry spell on Saturday with moderate showers lasting nearly 45 minutes. Though the day began on a sultry note, there was perceptible relief from the heat by late in the noon with cloud formation. A weather report issued by the Naganahalli Agriculture Research Station, which releases agro-advisory bulletin for Mysuru and surrounding areas, has forecast light to moderate spell of rain ranging from 2 mm to 7 mm during the next 24 hours. However, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 36 degrees Celsius and conditions of searing heat and humidity will continue. Kote taluk received 82.5 mm of rainfall during the last 24 hours.

Source: The Hindu April 20, 2019 17:31 UTC