Overview
- India’s weather office issued a fresh advisory on December 8 warning of moderate to heavy rain with thunderstorms across parts of Karnataka through December 13.
- Minimum temperatures are forecast to dip across districts including Belagavi, Bidar, Vijayapura, Bengaluru Urban and Rural, Mandya, Mysuru, Chikkamagaluru and Shivamogga.
- Bengaluru is set for dense morning fog and chilly winds, with reduced visibility for early commuters and temperatures near 28°C/17°C.
- Coastal belts such as Mangaluru, Udupi and Uttara Kannada are likely to see continuing rain, with 17–19°C minimums and a risk of waterlogging in low-lying areas.
- Recent heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu linked to Cyclone Ditva, including up to about 20 cm in parts of Chennai, underpins IMD’s expectation of showers across southern states into mid-December.