Weather Department Report: January Temperature to Stay Below Average

02-Jan-2025 08:36 AM

Weather Department Report: January Temperature to Stay Below Average
Cold wave likely to persist in central India.
Rainfall expected to be 86% of the average from January to March.
Northern states like Punjab, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan—key producers of wheat, barley, peas, and chickpeas—may experience higher temperatures, potentially impacting crop productivity. These crops are sown from October to December and harvested between April and June.
Prolonged cold wave expected in central India.
2024 reported as the warmest year so far, with a continuous rise in minimum temperatures, leading to milder winters and hotter conditions.