IMD predicts early winters in North India, Delhi temperature to drop to 12-13 degrees

Unpredictable and extreme weather conditions have been witnessed all across the country over the past month, with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in northern and southern states. Now, the winter season is also likely to set in a bit early, as compared to last year.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the temperature in north India is set to drop steeply over the next few days, bringing in the winter chill a bit early in several states such as Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab.

As per the MeT, the temperature in north India will most likely come down to 12-13 degrees Celsius by November 1 or 2, in states such as Delhi and Haryana. Further, IMD has said that these states will also experience a foggy atmosphere for some time.

Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh may see rain and snowfall, and Delhi is likely to witness cloudy weather on November 2 and 3, said IMD’s scientist RK Jenamani. The scientist further added, “This monsoon season, Safdarjung in Delhi recorded the second-highest rainfall in the last 121 years. Delhi witnessed a very active monsoon this year.”

Several reports had suggested earlier that the temperature in several northern states such as Delhi is most likely to drop below 3 degrees Celsius in the months of January and February in 2022, due to the La Nina weather pattern.

The La Nina effect also led to a delayed withdrawal of monsoons in parts of India, which caused widespread destruction and loss of life. The southwest monsoon withdrew from the entire country on Monday, making it the seventh-most delayed retreat since 1975, IMD said.

Earlier this month, heavy rains and thunderstorms lashed parts of the country including Kerala, Uttarakhand, and even the national capital. Snowfall was also reported in Jammu and Kashmir way ahead of the usual time, and a major temperature drop was experienced across the country.