The city on Tuesday, March 5, recorded the hottest day of the year so far.
According to the Meteorological Centre, Bengaluru’s observation data was recorded at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Bengaluru city recorded a maximum temperature of 36°C and a minimum of 20.5°C with a relative humidity of 49%.
The highest-ever temperature for March was 37.3°C, which was recorded in 1996.