Unseasonal December weather grips India: heavy rains lash southern states due to Cyclone Fengal, while temperature fluctuations affect other regions. The north remains dry with fog and frost, as IMD warns of ongoing disruptions
Madhya Pradesh is bracing for a severe cold wave in December-January, with cold winds expected to last for 20-22 days. Gwalior, Ujjain, and Chambal will be the coldest regions, and temperatures are predicted to drop significantly from December 20.
After weeks of dry weather, Kashmir witnessed its first snowfall of the season on Monday. Higher regions like Gulmarg saw several inches of snow, while Srinagar received rain. The weather change signals the arrival of winter, easing water shortages
Uttarakhand's high-altitude areas, including Tungnath, await their first snow as warmer temperatures and 90% below-normal post-monsoon rainfall delay winter. The lack of snow may affect tourism, and farmers worry about crop growth amid dry conditions
Scientists have found that winters warmer than -8C could lead to water shortages. River basins around the world that once regularly experienced snow are now increasingly witnessing their snowpack shrinking.
The wave of extreme cold affects millions of Americans and Canada has made it necessary to activate protocols to deal with it, on Friday in some parts of the country the temperature was recorded at -40.
The year 2023 has been marked by climatic extremes, with intense heatwaves that have set off global alarm bells. As winter approaches, there is growing speculation about the possibility of experiencing the warmest winter on record.
NASA’s Sea Level Change Science Team has found that if a strong El Niño develops this winter, it could lead to tidal flooding in many countries, particularly in cities along the U.S. West Coast.
The temperature readings during the beginning of this winter season were mild, with no significant instances of winter rains and snowfall in November and December last year.