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Winter has created a stir in Bengaluru. Bengaluru residents are frightened by the sudden change in temperature. Many people’s posts are going viral on social media, in which people are saying that they are enjoying the hill station for free. Also, many users expressed their problems in winter. At the same time, the Meteorological Department said that there will be light drizzle and cold weather in Bengaluru for the next 24 to 36 hours.
Bengaluru Weather: The weather of Bengaluru is being discussed a lot on social media. On Monday morning the weather suddenly changed in such a way that people started shivering due to cold. The coldest day was recorded on Monday. There is a possibility of light drizzle in the city. According to the Meteorological Department, the temperature was recorded between 26°C to 19°C on Monday morning. IMD has warned of cloudy sky and light rain in Bengaluru throughout the day. At the same time, people are surprised by the changed weather. People started sharing their experiences on social media. A social media user from danamarieplus3 wrote on Instagram, ‘Bengaluru looks like London right now. The weather in Bengaluru is no longer like Bengaluru’s.
In fact, even in winter, there was a sudden change in temperature in the city which had normal temperature on Monday morning. It was quite new for people. Actually, due to Cyclone Ditvah, the weather of Bengaluru was affected and the sky became covered with clouds, as if there was a combination of monsoon and winter. The Meteorological Department said that Bengaluru may receive light rain anytime in the next 24 to 36 hours. Also, there is a possibility of high humidity of about 78% and winds blowing at a speed of 18 kilometers per hour. The weather in Bengaluru is expected to improve gradually, the sky will remain clear and the afternoons will be slightly warmer.
What are scientists saying?
An IMD scientist said that the cold-wave like situation in the city is due to continuous clouds. The scientist said, ‘This is because of the clouds, which is ultimately due to the passing of Ditvah (cyclone).’ It was also told that due to lack of sunlight the temperature is remaining low. He said, ‘Once we start getting insolation (incoming solar radiation), the temperature is likely to improve.’
What’s going on on social media?
A user on social media said in the video, ‘Hi, I am not in Shimla or Himachal Pradesh. I am here only in Koramangala, Bengaluru. And I’m dying of cold right now. I’m wearing a sweater, a sweater over that, a jacket, and then a hoodie over my head, and I’m still freezing to death.’ While sharing the video of his room, a user said, ‘Hill station has been upgraded and it is free with rent this month.’
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