Karnataka Weather Alert: IMD Warns of Cold Wave Till December 16: Bengaluru Braces for Dip

According to IMD Bengaluru, districts including Bidar, Belagavi, Bagalkote, Dharwad, Gadag, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Vijayapura, and Yadgir will experience severe cold wave conditions. Vijayapura has already reported a minimum of 7°C. Bengaluru, which has hovered around 16°C in recent days, is forecast to dip further, with mist and fog likely during early mornings. Officials have clarified that the cold wave is driven by clear skies and dry northerly winds.  

Notable updates  
• IMD alert valid till December 16 across North Interior Karnataka districts  
• Minimum temperatures: 7°C in Vijayapura; 9–12°C expected in other districts  
• Bengaluru may touch 12°C, marking its coldest December since 2016  
• Early morning mist and fog likely in Bengaluru and surrounding areas  
• Cold wave attributed to dry northerly winds and clear skies  

Major takeaway  
Residents across Karnataka, especially in northern districts and Bengaluru, should prepare for colder nights and mornings as IMD forecasts persistent cold wave conditions through mid-December.  

Sources: The New Indian Express, GoodReturns, CNBC-TV18, Jagran, News18