IMD issues yellow alert for Karnataka cold wave; Bengaluru to see lower temps

• IMD issued a statewide cold wind warning and a yellow alert for Karnataka, advising residents to remain alert due to severe cold wave conditions.
• Bidar recorded the year's lowest temperature at 9.2 degrees Celsius, with temperatures potentially dropping to 7 degrees Celsius over the next two weeks.
• The cold spell, expected to persist for 6 days, poses risks of fungal diseases in crops, flower drop, stunted growth, and health issues like cardiovascular problems and respiratory infections.
• Residents in Kalyan Karnataka, including Kalaburagi and Bidar, are advised to stay indoors at night due to biting cold.
• Bengaluru is forecast to experience below-normal temperatures and foggy mornings, though no severe weather is anticipated in the city.

Why It Matters: Cold wave warning signals health risks and crop damage for residents.