Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru/Udupi (MS)
Mangaluru/Udupi, Dec 17: The coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi experienced a notable increase in winter chill on Monday morning, followed by warmer temperatures during the day.
The cold weather intensified in the region after a gap of 10 days, with some rural areas also witnessing foggy conditions in the early hours.
The maximum temperature in Mangaluru on Monday was recorded at 32.4°C, while the minimum dropped to 21.1°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast dry weather for the time being, with no rain expected.
The IMD also reported the development of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. While the probability of it intensifying into a cyclone is minimal, Tamil Nadu is expected to receive significant rainfall due to the system.