8.5°C in Bengaluru Urban dist? Cold wave and fog tighten their grip in festive season; holiday travel disrupted

Karnataka is experiencing a significant cold spell as winter tightens its grip, with dense morning fog disrupting travel. Minimum temperatures have dipped 2-3°C below normal across the state, with north-interior districts like Bidar recording the lowest at 5.3°C. The chill is expected to persist through the month-end.