Cold wave conditions likely at isolated places, fog expected on Sunday; AQI at 346 as per Central Pollution Control Board, says India Meteorological Department
IMD on Saturday issued a cold wave alert for interior and north Karnataka with temperatures dropping by 3-6 degrees Celsius in many regions, including Bidar, Kalaburagi and Bagalkot.
Explaining the reasons behind the prolonged chill, meteorologists say the severity of the winter to a combination of strong radiational cooling, clear night skies and exceptionally low humidity.