India, Dec. 31 -- Bengaluru residents waking up to chilly mornings over the past few days may soon feel a noticeable shift, with temperatures set to rise as the city heads into the New Year, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC).

Over the last 24 hours, minimum temperatures across South Interior Karnataka (SIK), including Bengaluru, have largely seen no major change, though a slight rise has already been recorded at a few locations.

In Bengaluru specifically, minimum temperatures have been above normal, with the Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) area recording appreciably higher night temperatures compared to seasonal averages, IMD data showed.

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