As temperatures touched 37°C in Bengaluru this month, Nithin Kamath has linked the city’s rising summer heat to the steady loss of forests and green cover across Indian cities.
In a post on X, Kamath described the current weather as “brutal”, noting that such intense heat is being felt even before May begins.
Heat rising across India
Kamath also pointed to soaring temperatures in several cities across the country.
He cited:
- Nagpur – 45°C
- Ahmedabad – 44°C
- Prayagraj – 43°C
- Delhi – 42°C
He suggested that rapid urbanisation and shrinking green zones are worsening local climate conditions.
Bengaluru’s changing weather
Once known for its mild and pleasant climate, Bengaluru has seen hotter summers in recent years.
Residents have increasingly raised concerns over disappearing tree cover, large-scale construction and growing concrete surfaces that trap heat.
Experts often link such changes to the urban heat island effect, where built-up zones remain warmer than greener neighbourhoods.
Call for greener cities
Kamath’s comments sparked wider online discussion on the need for sustainable urban planning, forest preservation and large-scale tree planting.
Many users agreed that cities cannot continue expanding without protecting ecological balance.
Bigger warning ahead
With summer still continuing, environmental observers say the current heat should serve as a warning for long-term climate resilience planning in Bengaluru and other Indian cities.