Chilly New Year’s Eve Likely As Cold Wave Sweeps North India

The night temperatures are expected to fall by 3-5 degrees Celsius in the northern parts of the country from December 29-31, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday as a cold wave sweeps across several states.

Cold wave conditions are likely to subside from January 2, the IMD said.

Cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are also likely in isolated pockets over Uttar Pradesh. Isolated cold wave conditions are likely over Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal and Odisha during December 30-31.

"...fall in minimum temperatures by 3-5 degrees Celsius (likely) over northwest India during the next 3 days (December 29-31)," the IMD said. There will be a slight rise in the temperature by 2-3 degrees Celsius thereafter.