Bengaluru experienced its coldest day on 29 November. The temperature dropped to 21.6° Celsius, which was 5.8°C below normal. The cold spell continued into the next morning, accompanied by dark skies and a gloomy start.
Although it didn’t rain, the overcast weather added to the wintry atmosphere. Many residents felt the sudden cold. They expressed themselves on social networks. Some of them reported that it was drizzling around the city.
“Bengaluru winter has gone into ‘premium mode’. Clean air, fresh breeze, 16C morning and Tabebuia blooming all over the city. Perfect weather to just drive, breathe and feel the city again,” wrote one.
“Cold, wet Sunday morning. Drizzling over town.”
On and off Drizzle is expected during the day. Another cold day is coming. Typical Madras cyclone weather this morning! Time for a hot coffee,” commented another.
Another user wrote: “Just landed in Bengaluru. The weather here is really nice, I feel like I can finally breathe after 400+ AQI in Delhi.”
“Cold Day in the City. So windy too. Can’t go out without warm clothes. Much colder today than the 25C range seen in the last 2 days,” said another.
“When winter hits Bengaluru, the mist rolls through the city like a gentle tide, the cool morning light softly shines through the foggy haze, making the city peaceful and untouched. Bengaluru weather is unbeatable,” commented another.
Another wrote: “Bengaluru misty chilly weather calls for sweater and chai. Weather is absolute beauty.”
“English (London) weather in Bengaluru,” read another comment.
Another user wrote, “Bengaluru people started wearing
Windbreakers, sweatshirts, mufflers, etc. to protect (yourself) from the cold. Today was the peak of winter. Looks like real winter has started in Bengaluru.”
Bengaluru Weather Viral Video
An aerial video of the city has gone viral, showing Bengaluru shrouded in light mist and the still morning air. The video covers areas like Hulimavu, Jaya Nagar, NICE Road, Silk Board, Banashankari, Madiwala and JP Nagar.
The clip shared by Kartik Surya on Instagram describes winter in the city as a “natural air conditioner”. Fog gently drifts across the landscape, creating a peaceful scene in the viral video.
“All companies must declare WFH by December,” commented an Instagram user.
“So glad and happy to be enjoying cold weather again…after so long. God knows why people hate every weather… every weather is a blessing… Gratitude,” another responded.
Another user commented, “Bengaluru is slowly turning into Ooty, Coorg.”
