Bengaluru shivers as city faces coldest December in over 10 years

Bengalureans are reaching for their warmest layers and thickest blankets as the city faces its coldest December in over a decade. Temperatures on Tuesday night were set to drop to a bone-chilling 12.4 degrees Celsius, breaking a 14-year record. The previous lowest temperature for December was 12.8 degrees Celsius, which was recorded on December 24, 2011. The unseasonal chill and rainy weather in recent days follows a year of erratic weather conditions, and has taken residents by surprise. As the city embraces the cooler weather, residents are sharing their experiences on social media.
Bengaluru’s cold wave attributed to the downpour in Chennai
The recent cold wave in Bengaluru is primarily attributed to the persistent low-pressure systems along the coast, leading to frequent rain showers. This weather pattern is a spillover effect of the Northeast Monsoon, which has been active in Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu.