Minimum temperatures in December are likely to remain above normal in most parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday.
Addressing a press conference on the temperature and rainfall forecast for December, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra also said the occurrence of cold waves over north, northwest, central, east and northeast during the upcoming winter season (December to February 2024) is likely to remain below normal.
Maximum temperatures for December are likely to be above normal over most parts of the country except some areas of central and north India, he said, adding above normal minimum temperatures are also forecast for most parts.
