Kolkata Man's Hilarious Reaction to Bengaluru's Weather Sparks Social Media Buzz

Bengaluru, known for its pleasant weather due to its elevation of over 3,000 feet above sea level, recently became the center of an amusing social media discussion. The catalyst was a tweet from Anurag Das, a man from Kolkata who experienced a stark contrast in weather upon visiting India's Silicon Valley.

Used to the hot and humid conditions of Kolkata, Mr. Das was pleasantly surprised when he stepped out of Bengaluru airport on Sunday. "Stepping out of Bengaluru airport, the air outside is almost as pleasant as AC. In July," he tweeted.

He continued, "Compare it with the open-air sauna that is Kolkata, which leaves you drenched in sweat in minutes. I am now willing to do a PhD in Kannada if it means I can stay here forever."

Mr. Das shared this tweet just two days ago, and it has since garnered over 87,000 views and numerous comments. Many social media users appreciated his willingness to learn the local language to settle in the city. However, some advised him to consider other aspects of Bengaluru before deciding to move based solely on its weather.

One user welcomed him, saying, "Welcome to Bengaluru... Your intent to learn Kannada is enough." Another added, "These kinds of people who are open to assimilate are the ones who deserve to get domicile in Bangalore. Interact with locals and natives in the old Bangalore region to fully get the real Bangalore vibe."

However, not everyone agreed. A third user shared, "A foreign friend after I picked him up from the B'lore airport a few years back made a very enlightening comment - exit from any international airport is not a true reflection of what's to come after 20 km. True for every single airport in the world."

Another user commented on the city's notorious traffic, saying, "The same you is gonna crib about the same BLR once you realize it takes 30 mins to finish 1.5 km! One rain and our roads are lakes! If weather is the criteria, why not shift to some hill station? BLR is already crowded & we locals encourage people to move out!"

Despite these concerns, many agreed that Bengaluru has its charms. "Only concern is traffic otherwise Bangalore is so good. The actual locals don't expect that you must speak Kannada as some person replying here. Locals treat us with hospitality and if we struggle in our broken Kannada they pick our mother tongue," expressed another user.

A final piece of advice came from a thoughtful user: "First live for just one year in Bangalore and after one year if you still feel the same way about the city then you can think about staying there forever. Bangalore has pleasant weather throughout the year but do you want to make a 'staying forever' decision only based on weather?"

The debate continues, highlighting Bengaluru's allure and the practical considerations of city life.