Bengaluru Braces for Coldest December Night in 14 Years

IMD predicts temperatures could drop to 12.4°C on December 17, breaking a record set in 2011.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts Bengaluru's minimum temperature could fall to 12.4°C on December 17, marking the city's coldest December night since 2011.
The average minimum temperature for December in Bengaluru is typically 15.7°C, making this week's drop significantly lower than usual.
Recent persistent rains caused by coastal low-pressure systems have been identified as the primary factor behind the unusual cold spell.
Historical IMD data shows Bengaluru's all-time lowest December temperature was 8.9°C, recorded in 1883, while the coldest-ever temperature was 7.8°C in January 1884.
Air quality in Bengaluru has fluctuated between 'moderate' and 'poor' categories in recent days, with an AQI of 109 reported as of December 16.