HYDERABAD: At a time when the north of the country is shivering at four degree Celsius, the city is yet to experience the chill.
As per data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Hyderabad, city has been experiencing minimum temperature of 17 degree Celsius to 19 degree Celsius, which is three to four degree Celsius above normal. Usually, the onset of winter occurs by December 15. However, this year, meteorologists have forecasted a rather warm Christmas as the mercury levels are above normal.
“Usually, by this time, northwesterly and northerly that are dry and cold blow over Telangana. However, this year, we are experiencing easterly winds which are moist and don’t lead to drastic drop in temperature,” said A Shravani, meteorologist, IMD, Hyderabad, adding that the moist winds will lead to increase in relative humidity levels. IMD forecasts drop temperature only by month end or January first week.