Bengaluru Weather: Cold Wave Hits Bengaluru, Temperatures Drop To 12.2°C

Over the past weekend, Bengaluru was gripped by a notable chill marking some of the lowest temperatures the city has witnessed in this period., between the morning hours of December 16 and December 17, like Uttarahalli and Hemmigepura saw the mercury dip 12.2°C. This event has sparked both curiosity and a need warmer layers among the city's residents.

The cause behind this sudden drop temperature has been linked to the climatic influence of northerly winds These winds were driven into Karnataka by the presence of a cyclonic circulation over the south Andaman Sea and its adjacent areas in the southwest Bay Bengal. According to weather experts, this cold spell enveloping the city anticipated to last until December 20. Following this date, the cyclonic that have been fuelling this chilly weather are expected to diminish.

Understanding the Chilly Spell

Prof G Bala the Centre of Atmospheric and Oceanographic Sciences at IISc shed light how cyclonic circulations contribute to such weather patterns. "Cycl rotate counterclockwise. When they occur in the east, they directtherly winds, which are cold, and when they occur in the, they bring easterly winds, which are warmer.

This explains current cold spell in Bengaluru and other parts of the state," he DH. He further clarified that this cold wave is a transient weather phenomenon and a direct consequence of climate change. Prof Bala added, "Climate effects are more evident in rising temperatures and the increasing frequency of severe heat.

While people often recall that Bengaluru was colder in the past, rise in average minimum temperatures over the years is indeed linked to climate changeDespite the present cold conditions, January is typically recognized as the coldest in Bengaluru, as noted by weather specialists. Moreover, an uptick temperatures across Bengaluru and other regions of Karnataka is on the horizon, northerly winds begin to weaken. IMD Scientist-F N Puviar highlighted, "The weather is likely to warm up soon, but colder will return as we approach the new year."

Rainfall

Adding to the weather forecast, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected light rainfall for Bengaluru Urban and Rural districts December 19 and 20. This prediction introduces another layer to the's current weather scenario, potentially impacting daily activities and plans.

Bengaluru residents are experiencing a cold snap influenced by cycloniculations and northerly winds, with the situation expected to change as the progresses. While the city braces for a brief warm spell, the anticipation cooler weather as January approaches remains. This fluctuation in temperatures serves as reminder of the dynamic nature of weather and the broader impacts of climatic on daily life.