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‘Bangalore went from needing hoodie to AC’: Internet reacts to sudden weather change

While a few joked about replacing hoodies with AC units, others suggested buying air conditioners before they run out of stock.

Published on: Feb 25, 2026, 14:39:38 IST
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Bengaluru’s legendary pleasant weather has taken a sharp, scorching turn, leaving residents scrambling to adjust. Just weeks ago, the city was draped in mist and light woollens, but today, social media is flooded with complaints about the rise in temperatures.

Bengaluru has a clear sky today with a humidity of 29%. (Representative image). (Unsplash)
Bengaluru has a clear sky today with a humidity of 29%. (Representative image). (Unsplash)

The reaction on platforms like X shows a community united by heat-induced exhaustion, with many joking that Bengaluru went from needing a jacket to needing an AC “real quick”.

Practical advice:

An X user posted, “Reminder for Bangalore folks to rent an AC/cooler before it goes out of stock.”

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Combating heat with hilarity:

Another individual commented, “Bangalore weather from woollens to cotton in just 2 days.” A third joined, “From needing a jacket to now needing an AC, that’s how quick Bangalore moved….” Another person expressed the same notion and wrote, “Bangalore went from needing a hoodie to needing the AC real quick.”

“Never needed AC but…”

She added, “This year, though, I’m planning to buy an AC or maybe settle for a cooler because the weather is unpredictable and I feel such a purchase would be a waste if it’s not utilised the whole year. It’s not the money, but the conditioning that stops me from making big impulse purchases. Saw lots of AC posts lately, so wanted to add my pov.”

Bengaluru weather today:

With a clear sky, the maximum temperature is predicted to be 30° C, and the minimum temperature is predicted to be 19° C. Today, sunrise was at 06:37 am, and the time for sunset is at 06:27 PM.

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What is today’s AQI?

The air quality index is at 133. The advisory states, “Children, active adults, and those with respiratory issues like asthma should restrict prolonged outdoor activities. Usage of face masks may provide extra protection.”

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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