Dry Continental Airflow Keeps Karnataka Rain-Free as Bengaluru Sees Fog

Bengaluru woke up to another cold and foggy morning on Monday as dry air continued to dominate weather conditions across much of Karnataka. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast low temperatures and mist for the city, while large parts of coastal, south interior and north interior Karnataka remain under dry weather conditions.

Health experts in Bengaluru say the prolonged chill is already affecting residents, particularly those with existing health issues. Doctors have advised people to wear warm clothing, use blankets at night and include hot food and beverages in their daily routine to cope with the cold weather and dry air.

According to the weather office, coastal districts such as Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Uttara Kannada are likely to continue experiencing dry conditions. Similar weather is expected across south interior Karnataka, including Kolar, Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, Ballari, Chamarajanagar, Tumakuru, Chikkaballapur, Ramanagara, Mandya, Mysuru, Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Kodagu, Hassan, Shivamogga and Vijayanagara.

North interior Karnataka has already been witnessing a dry spell for several days, and this pattern is set to persist. Districts such as Belagavi, Bidar, Vijayapura, Bagalkote, Haveri, Gadag, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Ballari, Raichur, Yadgir and Vijayanagara are expected to report dry weather through 20 January, with no significant moisture in the atmosphere.

For Bengaluru, the IMD has projected a minimum temperature of around 15°C and a maximum of about 30°C on 20 January. Mist and low visibility are likely during the early morning hours, with a cold feel expected to linger until mid-morning. The weather is likely to turn relatively warmer in the afternoon under clear and dry sky conditions.

The weather department has advised residents, including children and older people, to remain cautious as cold and fog continue across the city. Officials have recommended wearing warm clothing and maintaining a balanced diet, while doctors have cautioned that sharp temperature variations can affect health if basic precautions are ignored.