Jan 05, 2025 09:30 AM IST
IMD has additionally issued a warning about dense fog affecting visibility in Bengaluru, particularly in the course of the early morning hours.
Bengaluru woke as much as a thick blanket of fog on Sunday morning, with visibility considerably diminished throughout the town.
The sudden drop in temperatures is linked to an ongoing chilly wave at the moment affecting the area. (X/@anupsoans)
The sudden drop in temperatures is linked to an ongoing chilly wave at the moment affecting the area. In response to the India Meteorological Division (IMD), the temperature in Karnataka’s inside areas is anticipated to dip by an extra 2°C because the chilly wave persists.
IMD has additionally issued a warning about dense fog affecting visibility within the metropolis, particularly in the course of the early morning hours, urging warning for commuters. In truth, 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 current drop may very well be surpassed within the coming days.
(Additionally Learn: Bengaluru to expertise extreme chilly wave, temperatures anticipated to drop to 10.2°C: IMD)
Neighboring states set for comparable situations
The IMD in Hyderabad has issued a chilly wave warning for Telangana over the subsequent three days. A number of areas within the state are anticipated to expertise temperatures as little as 2°C to 4°C, intensifying the coolness. As Bengaluru and its neighboring areas put together for comparable chilly situations, residents are urged to prioritize security in the course of the foggy mornings and brace for unusually low temperatures. The IMD has beneficial warning whereas touring, particularly in the course of the hours of thick fog, as visibility could also be severely restricted.
Bengaluru climate right this moment
The temperature in Bengaluru right this moment 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 pace is 50 km/h. The solar rose at 06.43 am and can set at 06.06 pm.
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