Bengaluru: The city is bracing for a significant escalation in the winter chill, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a sharp decline in night temperatures over the coming week, likely pushing the mercury to near record lows for the season.

Bengaluru has already witnessed a noticeable dip in minimum temperatures, with the city station recording a minimum of 15.6 degrees Celsius on Thursday morning, slightly below the normal for this time of year. The maximum temperature stood at 27.6 degrees Celsius. However, IMD officials warn that the true chill is yet to set in.

According to the IMD, the minimum temperature is expected to fluctuate between 12 degrees Celsius and 14 degrees Celsius through the coming week. This anticipated range is well below the long-term December av

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