The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a warmer winter season for the country. The period from December to February would see above-normal minimum temperatures across many regions.

India: IMD predicts warmer winter with fewer coldwave days

Northern India shivered under severe cold conditions on Thursday (Jan 4) as maximum temperatures across large tracts of the region remained several notches below the normal for the season — in the range of 12-18 degrees Celsius.

'Cold day': North India shivers as temperatures remain several notches below normal

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), has said that there has been a 39 percent deficit in rains this season in India. Watch the full video to know more.

MET Dept: 39 per cent deficit rains this season in India