Bengaluru, once renowned for its pleasant climate and gentle breezes, is now under unprecedented scrutiny. Alongside an ongoing water crisis, the city is experiencing rising temperatures each year, much to the frustration of its inhabitants. The ‘Garden City’ is now grappling with intense heat, with temperatures soaring to 38°C, nearing the April record of 39.2°C set in 2016.

These dramatic changes are limiting options for those considering a move to Bengaluru. Additionally, the long-standing debate between residents of Mumbai and Bengaluru about which city is more desirable to live in appears to be leaning towards Mumbai this time. Bengaluru’s scorching heatwave seems to overshadow Mumbai’s typically harsh conditions.

This unfortunate shift disappoints the millions of migrants who were attracted to Bengaluru from other Indian cities by its reputed favorable weather. The reality, however, is not as idyllic as expected, reigniting the Bengaluru versus Mumbai debate, with the internet enthusiastically taking sides. It’s evident that Mumbai is prevailing this time, as Bengaluru’s heatwave eclipses Mumbai’s hot and humid summer, providing ample material for online ridicule aimed at the city and its former weather enthusiasts who boasted of its climatic superiority.