Bengaluru is currently in the grip of an unexpected chill, with both day and night temperatures falling significantly over the past two weeks. While cooler nights are a hallmark of a Bengaluru December, the early and pronounced dip in daytime mercury has taken many residents by surprise.
Mercury Plummets: A Look at the Numbers
Data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) provides a clear picture of this cooling trend. On Wednesday night, the city shivered as the minimum temperature plunged to 16.7°C. This reading is notably 1.6°C below the average minimum temperature the city usually records in November.
The weather office has forecast a partly cloudy sky for the city today, with the possibility of light rain expected tomorrow. This anticipated rainfall is likely to sustain the current cool conditions.
Explaining the Unseasonal Chill
According to C S Patil of IMD Bengaluru, the recent spell of rain is a primary reason behind the lower-than-normal temperatures. In his statement, he confirmed that the city has received some rain over the past 15 days, which has directly contributed to the cooling effect.
Patil attributed the current weather pattern in Bengaluru to the influence of Easterly Waves. He further elaborated, "It is cyclone season now, and there are low pressure systems and cyclones. Consequently, the weather conditions are changing." This indicates that large-scale atmospheric disturbances, common during this season, are driving the uncharacteristic weather in the city.
What This Means for Bengaluru
The combination of lower temperatures and predicted rainfall points to a continued spell of pleasant weather. However, it also signals volatile conditions typical of the cyclone season. The IMD has indicated that this is a developing story, and further updates on the weather pattern are awaited. For now, Bengaluru residents can enjoy the extended winter-like atmosphere, but should stay prepared for potential rain.
