The India Meteorological Department forecasts cold wave conditions across North India, with significant temperature drops and severe cold day conditio

In it's forecast, the IMD stated that minimum temperatures are likely to fall by 3-5 degrees celsius over Northwest India

North India, including Delhi, is expected to experience a chilly New Year with a significant drop in temperatures, according to the IMD. Cold wave conditions are predicted in regions including Jammu-Kashmir,

The Meteorological Department reported that temperatures in Western and Eastern Uttar Pradesh are expected to drop further by Sunday as the rain clears up.

The cold wave in India is expected to intensify, with rainfall forecasted in various states, including Delhi-NCR. Hailstorms are anticipated in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Cold wave conditions will persist in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab,

Delhi logged 30.2 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am to 5.30 pm on Friday. The total rainfall received by Delhi in the month this year is 42.8 mm marking the highest rainfall in December in the last 15 years.

Delhiites could also expect smog or shallow to moderate fog in the morning and cloudy weather on Saurday, December 28.

As intermittent rain continued in several parts of North India, the IMD has predicted a fall in the minimum temperature by 3-5 degrees Celsius in the next two days.