Agumbe records the lowest minimum temperature of 6.4 deg. celsius

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 16:43 [IST]

Bangalore, Feb 24 (UNI) Following is a summary of observations recorded by the weather office at 0830 hours today.

Dry weather prevailed over the State.

Minimum temperatures changed little over the State. They were below normal at most places being appreciably so at a few places over North Interior Karnataka; appreciably below normal at many places over South Interior Karnataka and below normal at many places over Coastal Karnataka.

Agumbe recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 6.4 degree celsius over the State.

Forecast valid until Monday morning: Dry weather may prevail over the State.

Farmers Weather Bulletin: Dry weather may prevail over all the districts of the State.

Local forecast for Bangalore city: Clear sky. Minimum temperature would be around 15 degree celsius.

UNI

Topics: WEATHER-KARNATAKA

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