Cold Winds Hit Bengaluru, Orange Alert for 5 Karnataka Districts

• Cold winds are intensifying across Karnataka, with temperatures set to fall sharply over the next two days.
• An orange alert has been issued for Bidar, Kalaburagi, Raichur, Yadgir, and Vijayapura due to severe cold.
• A yellow alert is in place for 11 other districts, including Hassan and Shivamogga, with minimum temperatures between 9°C and 12°C.
• Bengaluru expects temperatures between 12°C and 14°C, driven by dry air from North India.
• The cold wave, causing record low temperatures in 21 districts, is expected to ease slightly after December 17.

Why It Matters: Extreme cold and alerts mean residents must prepare for harsh weather.