IMD: North India likely to witness harsher winter

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, November 29

North India is likely to expect a harsher winter and can see a rise in the frequency of cold waves this season, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday.

The IMD, in its winter forecast for December to February, said minimum temperatures would remain below normal in north, central and few subdivisions over east India in winter season (December to February).

The forecast indicates that below normal minimum temperatures are likely over most subdivisions of north, northwest, central and a few subdivisions of east India. Most of the subdivisions of northeast India, a few subdivisions of west coast and south peninsular India are likely to experience above normal minimum temperatures, according to the IMD.

However, the forecast for maximum temperature indicates above normal maximum temperatures over most subdivisions of northwest, north, east and northeast India and a few subdivisions of central and peninsular India. Most of the subdivisions of south peninsular India are likely to experience below normal maximum temperatures.

Currently, sea surface temperatures are below normal over central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean and moderate La Niña conditions are prevailing over the equatorial Pacific Ocean.