Cold Wave Tightens Grip on Karnataka as Bengaluru, Interior Districts Face Chilly Nights; IMD Warns of 2-4°

Cold weather conditions tightened their grip across Karnataka as minimum temperatures dropped sharply in several districts, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The cold wave-like weather was most pronounced in Kolar, which recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 8.9°C. Bengaluru Rural followed with 9°C, while Chikkaballapura reported 9.6°C, reflecting a widespread fall in night temperatures across interior Karnataka.

Cold nights were reported across South Interior Karnataka, with districts such as Tumakuru, Bengaluru Urban, Chamarajanagara, Mandya, Hassan and Chikkamagaluru witnessing minimum temperatures between 9.6°C and 10.4°C. In the plains, Mandya AWS recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 11.4°C, underlining the severity of cold weather conditions in interior regions.

North Interior Karnataka also experienced cold and dry weather, with minimum temperatures remaining below normal. Districts including Bidar, Belagavi, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura and Yadgir recorded night temperatures ranging from 10.8°C to 13.3°C. While cold weather prevailed inland, coastal Karnataka continued to remain comparatively warmer, with Udupi recording a minimum temperature of 17.9°C and Dakshina Kannada at 19.1°C.

Despite the cold mornings and nights, daytime weather conditions showed sharp contrasts in parts of the state. Karwar recorded the highest maximum temperature in Karnataka at 35.6°C on January 18, highlighting a significant day-night temperature variation amid prevailing dry weather.

IMD Weather Forecast: More Cold Days Ahead

The IMD weather forecast indicates dry weather is likely to prevail across all districts of Coastal Karnataka, North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka. The weather department has also warned of a further fall in minimum temperatures by 2-4°C over the next five days. Minimum temperatures are expected to remain 2-5°C below normal across Karnataka, suggesting prolonged cold weather conditions.

Bengaluru Weather Forecast

For Bengaluru, the weather forecast predicts a partly cloudy sky with mist likely during early morning hours. Cold morning conditions are expected to continue, with the city recording a maximum temperature of around 29°C and a minimum temperature of 16°C.

Northeast Monsoon Weather Update

Meanwhile, weather conditions are becoming favourable for the cessation of Northeast monsoon rains over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe, and adjoining areas of Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Rayalaseema and South Interior Karnataka. An upper air cyclonic circulation over the Comorin area, between 0.9 km and 1.5 km above mean sea level, persists, though rainfall activity has largely weakened.