Get ready for a tough winter this year: IMD warns of harsh conditions in states like Delhi, UP, J&K, Himachal, and more
IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) has noted a slight drop in both maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi/NCR, with current temperatures ranging between 30-32°C during the day and 14-19°C at night.
What’s La Nina got to do with this?
The IMD had previously warned that La Nina conditions, which could lead to a harsh winter, were likely to form by November. This weather phenomenon might cause unusually cold weather in the north, northwest, and central regions of India, including Delhi-NCR. The full impact of La Nina will become clearer as the event strengthens in the coming months.
What exactly is La Nina?
La Nina, meaning «Little Girl» in Spanish, is the opposite of El Niño. It brings cold, nutrient-rich waters to the surface of the Pacific Ocean, lowering temperatures and increasing rainfall. La Nina is linked to various global climate shifts, such as more hurricanes in the Atlantic, droughts in South America, and wetter weather in Southeast Asia and Australia. It starts between April and June, strengthens from October to February, and can last anywhere from 9 months to 2 years.
How will La Nina affect India?
Back in September, the IMD predicted that La Nina would bring a severe winter to India. It’s expected that northern regions, especially Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir, will face freezing temperatures, potentially dropping to as low as 3°C. The cold combined with increased rainfall could negatively affect agriculture, particularly winter crops that rely on milder weather
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