Wayanad Hills Lose Coolness Amid Rising Temperatures
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The Wayanad district in Kerala, once famed for its misty mornings, has recorded an average temperature of twenty-nine point two degrees Celsius between September first and seventeenth, 2026, a rise from twenty-seven point three degrees the same period last year.
This shift signals a broader trend of warming in India’s Western Ghats, where scientists warn that heat and humidity are becoming a new emergency.
Local communities, especially farmers and trekkers, are already feeling the strain as days above thirty-two degrees increase, threatening crops and outdoor activities. The change underscores the urgency for adaptive measures and climate‑resilient planning in the region.
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