March marks beginning of summer in coastal Karnataka; Here's your weekly weather report
Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada
As the coastal Karnataka leans towards summer with the beginning of March, the temperatures in the coastal districts have eventually began to rise after remaining mild throughout the winter season.
The month of January turned out to be ‘pleasant’ for in the coastal Karnataka while February also turned out to be calm for majority of the days except a few days in the last week of the month where the temperature touched spiked up to 37 degree Celsius.
However, with March will start the hot, summer season and one can expect weather to be ‘not so calm’ in coming months.
We bring you the weather forecast of three coastal districts for the next week (March 4-10).
Dakshina Kannada: Beginning Monday, March 3 will witness the highest temperature of the week with temperature at 33 degree Celsius, which will again occur on Thursday 7 March. The coolest day however of the week will be Saturday, March 9 when temperature will only spike up to 30 as maximum and will lean down to 22 degree Celsius during night on Saturday.
The average temperature during the day throughout the week will be 33 degree Celsius with the average low during nights will be 23 degree Celsius in the district.
In most days of the week the forecast is Sunny with no rain, thunderstorm or breeze/cool winds predicted.
Udupi: Much like Dakshina Kannada, the temperatures in Udupi also will remain consistently between 31-33 degree Celsius during the day hours. Thursday and Friday will witness the highest temperature when it will spike up to 34 degree Celsius during day.
Thursday however will also witness the lowest temperature during night along with Wednesday when it will touch a low of 19 degree Celsius in the district.
Average temperature in the district throughout the week will be 33 and 24 degree Celsius during day hours and night hours respectively.
The forecast till Friday is of ‘Hazy Sunshine’ while it will turn ‘Hazy Sun’ and ‘Mostly Sunny’ for Saturday and Sunday respectively.
Uttara Kannada: Uttara Kannada district will see slightly cooler week comparatively in terms of temperatures but the humidity in the district will be much higher than the other two coastal districts which will make it more difficult for the residents.
The temperature during day hours in the week will remain between 31 and 32 degree Celsius except on March 10, Sunday when it will shoot up to 35 degree Celsius. The average day temperature is predicted to be 32 degree Celsius when it is predicted 22 degree Celsius during night hours.
The humidity in the district throughout the week will be that of 35 degree Celsius which can make it difficult for people staying outdoors mostly.
So folks from coastal Karnataka now know the weather forecast for the week of your respective districts right? So plan your hectic outdoor activities respectively.
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BJP wins Kinnigoli, Bajpe, Manki Town Panchayat elections
Mangaluru/Karwar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recorded a series of electoral victories across coastal Karnataka and Uttara Kannada districts on Wednesday, securing clear majorities in the Kinnigoli, Bajpe, and Manki Town Panchayat elections.
In Mulki taluk, the BJP won the Kinnigoli Town Panchayat by securing 10 of the 18 wards, while the Congress won the remaining eight. This was the first election to the Kinnigoli Town Panchayat since it was upgraded four years ago. Polling was held on December 21, and the BJP crossed the majority mark in its maiden electoral contest.
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Following the declaration of results, BJP workers celebrated across Kinnigoli. MLA Umanath Kotian, BJP district vice-president Sunil Alva, Mulki Town Panchayat president Satish Anchan, Mandal president Dinesh Putran, and other party leaders took part in the victory celebrations.
In Mangaluru taluk, the BJP secured a clear majority in the first-ever elections to the Bajpe Town Panchayat. Of the 19 wards, the BJP won 11 seats, while the Congress secured four seats, the SDPI won three seats, and one independent candidate was elected. Vote counting was conducted at the Mangaluru Mini Vidhana Soudha.
In Uttara Kannada district, BJP-backed candidates won a decisive majority in the inaugural elections to the Manki Town Panchayat in Honnavar taluk. Of the 20 wards, two Congress-backed candidates had already been elected unopposed. In the remaining 18 wards where polling took place on December 21, BJP-supported candidates won 12 seats, while Congress-backed candidates won six, taking the Congress tally to eight seats in total.
The Manki results have drawn political attention as the town falls within the home region of district in-charge minister Mankal Vaidya. Despite the minister’s influence, BJP-backed candidates secured a comfortable majority. Party workers celebrated the victories by bursting crackers and distributing sweets, with local leaders stating that the outcome would strengthen the party’s position in the region.
