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IMD forecasts colder winter in plains, warmer weather in hills in Dec-Feb
The winters could be cooler in the plains due to prevailing La Niña conditions - though it does not have a direct relationship - and also due to the influence of the polar vortex
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In December, the IMD chief said normal-to-below-normal monthly minimum temperatures are likely over most parts of central and northwest India and northern parts of peninsular India. Above normal minimum temperatures are likely over the remaining part
India is expected to experience a ‘colder-than-normal’ winter in the plains of central, northwest and peninsular India but a warmer-than-usual climate in the hills of western Himalayan region, foothills of the Himalayas and Northeastern states in the forthcoming December-February months, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday.
The winters could be cooler in the plains due to the prevailing La Nina conditions though it does not have a direct relationship and also due to influence of the polar vortex.
Polar vortex is a long low pressure system located near the North or South Pole, especially during the winters.
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