The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted&nbsp;a warmer winter season for the country. The period from December to February would see above-normal minimum temperatures across many regions.

The IMD has also forecast fewer coldwave days this season. While the country experiences five or six coldwave days during winter, this season is expected to witness a reduced two or four days.

Although the southern peninsular region may observe normal to below-average temperatures, most places are likely to witness above-normal maximum temperatures.

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The month of November 2024 recorded the second warmest for the country and warmest for northwest India in 123 years, since 1901, said IMD. The above-normal average temperatures were attributed to the lack of western disturbances.&nbsp;

India also observed its warmest October since 1901 with record high night and mean temperatures after witnessing similar trends in July, August, and September.

<h2>IMD forecast for December</h2>

The Indian Met Department has predicted above-normal minimum temperatures over most parts of the country for the month of December.

“Monthly maximum temperatures for December 2024 are likely to be above normal over most parts of the country except some areas of central India where normal maximum temperatures are likely,” IMD said.

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“The occurrence of cold waves over northwest, central, east and northeastern parts of the country during December 2024 is likely to be below normal,” it added.

The weather department has said above-normal rainfall is expected over most parts of peninsular India, west-central India, and some parts of east-central India and northeast India. For north and northwest India along with east and northeast India, IMD has predicted normal to below normal rainfall&nbsp;over most regions.

(With inputs from agencies)

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.

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. The IMD has also forecast fewer coldwave days this season. While the country experiences five or six coldwave days during winter, this season is expected to witness a reduced two or four days. Although the southern peninsular region may observe normal to below-average temperatures, most places are likely to witness above-normal maximum temperatures. Also read | India: Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 jolts Telangana's Mulugu The month of November 2024 recorded the second warmest for the country and warmest for northwest India in 123 years, since 1901, said IMD. The above-normal average temperatures were attributed to the lack of western disturbances. India also observed its warmest October since 1901 with record high night and mean temperatures after witnessing similar trends in July, August, and September. IMD forecast for December The Indian Met Department has predicted above-normal minimum temperatures over most parts of the country for the month of December. “Monthly maximum temperatures for December 2024 are likely to be above normal over most parts of the country except some areas of central India where normal maximum temperatures are likely,” IMD said. Also read | ISRO to launch Europe's Proba-3 satellites - 25.30 hours countdown starts “The occurrence of cold waves over northwest, central, east and northeastern parts of the country during December 2024 is likely to be below normal,” it added. The weather department has said above-normal rainfall is expected over most parts of peninsular India, west-central India, and some parts of east-central India and northeast India. For north and northwest India along with east and northeast India, IMD has predicted normal to below normal rainfall over most regions. (With inputs from agencies)

India: IMD predicts warmer winter with fewer coldwave days

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a harsh winter for India. As La Niña conditions are expected to arrive by October-November, northwest and central India is likely to witness severe cold waves during the season.

La Niña is the cooling of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific that brings more rainfall to the Indian subcontinent.

While the southwest monsoon rains ended on Monday (Sep 30) with a surplus of eight&nbsp;per cent during the months from June to September, a delayed withdrawal is expected to be over by mid-October, IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

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“Rainfall activity is increasing in the week commencing from 17 October. If that goes right, we can expect that northeastern monsoon will set in over the southeastern peninsula by 17 October,” Mohapatra said during a press conference regarding monsoon and October weather outlook.&nbsp;

Although there is a delay in monsoon withdrawal, the official date remains unchanged for the country. “We are expecting that there will be withdrawal in the next one-week from northeastern India and then central India gradually. From the entire country, we will keep monitoring and be updating you on a weekly and daily basis,” said the IMD chief.

Usually, monsoon withdrawal begins on September 17 and exits by October 15. However, this year’s withdrawal is delayed due to a low-pressure system prevalent in northwest India.

This year’s rainfall was recorded above normal due to six depressions and 14 low-pressure systems in the Bay of Bengal. The country’s weather was also affected by the cyclonic storm ‘Asna’ in the Arabian Sea, which was only the third cyclonic storm to form over the Arabian Sea in August since 1891.

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<h2>Forecast for coming months</h2>

"There is a 71% chance that La Niña conditions will develop during October-November," said Mohapatra. This will likely result in colder than usual winter temperatures in northern India, including Delhi-NCR.

“La Nina condition is still weak and how much it will strengthen in January or February, that we have to monitor,” the IMD chief&nbsp;added. However, the severity of cold wave conditions will be revealed in November’s forecast.

While the Indian weather agency&nbsp;has predicted above-normal temperatures, the country is likely to witness more than usual rainfall in October.

(With inputs from agencies)

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a harsh winter for India. As La Niña conditions are expected to arrive by October-November, northwest and central India is likely to witness severe cold waves during the season.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a harsh winter for India. As La Niña conditions are expected to arrive by October-November, northwest and central India is likely to witness severe cold waves during the season. La Niña is the cooling of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific that brings more rainfall to the Indian subcontinent. While the southwest monsoon rains ended on Monday (Sep 30) with a surplus of eight per cent during the months from June to September, a delayed withdrawal is expected to be over by mid-October, IMD chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said. Also read | Nepal floods: Death toll over 170, more than 3,000 people rescued “Rainfall activity is increasing in the week commencing from 17 October. If that goes right, we can expect that northeastern monsoon will set in over the southeastern peninsula by 17 October,” Mohapatra said during a press conference regarding monsoon and October weather outlook. Although there is a delay in monsoon withdrawal, the official date remains unchanged for the country. “We are expecting that there will be withdrawal in the next one-week from northeastern India and then central India gradually. From the entire country, we will keep monitoring and be updating you on a weekly and daily basis,” said the IMD chief. Usually, monsoon withdrawal begins on September 17 and exits by October 15. However, this year’s withdrawal is delayed due to a low-pressure system prevalent in northwest India. This year’s rainfall was recorded above normal due to six depressions and 14 low-pressure systems in the Bay of Bengal. The country’s weather was also affected by the cyclonic storm ‘Asna’ in the Arabian Sea, which was only the third cyclonic storm to form over the Arabian Sea in August since 1891. Also read | India issues travel advisory regarding Iran; warns nationals to avoid 'non-essential' visit Forecast for coming months "There is a 71% chance that La Niña conditions will develop during October-November," said Mohapatra. This will likely result in colder than usual winter temperatures in northern India, including Delhi-NCR. “La Nina condition is still weak and how much it will strengthen in January or February, that we have to monitor,” the IMD chief added. However, the severity of cold wave conditions will be revealed in November’s forecast. While the Indian weather agency has predicted above-normal temperatures, the country is likely to witness more than usual rainfall in October. (With inputs from agencies)

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