Talakad and T. Narsipura in Mysuru district recorded temperatures above 38 degrees Celsius during the 24-hour period ending March 5 underlining the severity of the summer.
According to Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC), Talakad registered 38.2 degree C while T.Narsipura reorded 38.1 degree C during the same period.
In the neighbouring district of Mandya, Belagola in Srirangapatana taluk recoded 38.3 degrees C while Kollegal in Chamarajanagar district recorded 38.1 degrees C.