Severe Cold Wave Alert for North Karnataka: IMD Warns of Dangerous Chill in Bidar, Kalaburagi, Vijayapura, Raichur, Yadgir; Cold Wave to Continue for 2 Days

• 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).