Bengaluru: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an Impact Based Forecast & Warnings bulletin cautioning residents across North Interior Karnataka about severe cold wave conditions in isolated pockets over Bidar, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Raichur and Yadgir districts during the next 24 hours. The IMD also said cold wave conditions are very likely across North Interior Karnataka for the next two days, while parts of South Interior Karnataka may also witness cold wave conditions for the next two days.
What the IMD bulletin says
Weather trend: Dry weather is likely to prevail over Coastal Karnataka, North Interior Karnataka, and South Interior Karnataka.
- Temperature warning (next 24 hours): Severe cold wave likely at isolated pockets over Bidar, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Raichur, Yadgir (North Interior Karnataka).
- Cold wave outlook (next 2 days):
- North Interior Karnataka: Cold wave conditions very likely over the districts.
- South Interior Karnataka: Cold wave conditions likely over Davanagere, Shivamogga, Hassan, Chikkaballapura, Ballari and Vijayanagara districts.
- Rain/Storm/Wind warnings: Nil (Thunderstorm, wind, heavy rainfall, fishermen/ocean current/port warnings all stated as NIL in the bulletin).
- Minimum temperature outlook: No large change for the next 2 days; gradual rise by about 2–3°C thereafter (as per the bulletin).
Impact: What people should watch out for
IMD’s impact/advisory section highlights health risks linked to cold exposure, including:
- Numbness and discoloration (white/yellow) in fingers/toes, ear lobes, nose tip.
- Risk of serious cold injury if exposure is prolonged.
- Possibility of hypothermia in vulnerable individuals.
Suggested precautions (public safety advisory)
- Avoid prolonged exposure to cold, especially early mornings and late nights.
- Keep children, elderly and people with health conditions warmly covered.
- If you notice numbness/discoloration in extremities, warm the area and seek medical advice promptly.
- Use safe heating practices indoors (avoid fire hazards and poor ventilation).
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