Bengaluru Winter Intensifies: 12°C Lows Forecast, First for Dec Since 2016

• Bengaluru is forecast to experience unusually low nighttime temperatures, potentially reaching 12 degrees Celsius this week.
• This would be the first time Bengaluru has seen such low December temperatures since 2016, matching a low last recorded in 2011.
• The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts minimum temperatures will hover between 12-14 degrees Celsius, below the December average of 16.4 degrees Celsius.
• The colder weather is attributed to northeasterly winds, clear skies, dry air, and stable atmospheric conditions.
• Residents can expect misty mornings, clear days, and sharply colder nights, though it's milder than the cold wave in North/Central India.

Why It Matters: Bengaluru will see its coldest December since 2016, impacting residents.