Bengaluru wakes as much as dense fog and chilly temperatures as chilly wave hits

The sudden drop in temperatures is linked to an ongoing chilly wave presently affecting the area. In line with the India Meteorological Division (IMD), the temperature in Karnataka’s inside areas is predicted to dip by a further 2°C because the chilly wave persists.

IMD has additionally issued a warning about dense fog affecting visibility within the metropolis, particularly through the early morning hours, urging warning for commuters. In actual fact, Bengaluru’s lowest-ever recorded temperature is 7.8°C, which occurred on January 13, 1884.

In more moderen years, the coldest temperatures recorded in January have been 12°C on January 16, 2012, and 12.3°C on January 15, 2019. Simply final month, on December 16-17, temperatures dropped to 12.2°C in some areas, marking the coldest December within the metropolis within the final 14 years. This latest drop might be surpassed within the coming days.

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Neighboring states set for related situations

The IMD in Hyderabad has issued a chilly wave warning for Telangana over the following three days. A number of areas within the state are anticipated to expertise temperatures as little as 2°C to 4°C, intensifying the chilliness. As Bengaluru and its neighboring areas put together for related chilly situations, residents are urged to prioritize security through the foggy mornings and brace for unusually low temperatures. The IMD has really helpful warning whereas touring, particularly through the hours of thick fog, as visibility could also be severely restricted.

Bengaluru climate at present

The temperature in Bengaluru at present is 21.77 °C. The day’s forecast signifies a minimal and most temperature of 14.93 °C and 25.91 °C, respectively. The relative humidity is 50 per cent and the wind velocity is 50 km/h. The solar rose at 06.43 am and can set at 06.06 pm.

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