IMD predicts below-normal day temperatures, warmer nights in November

Large parts of the country, including northwest, central and western India, are likely to experience below-normal maximum temperatures in November, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Friday.

However, above-normal minimum temperatures are expected across most regions, except for some areas in the northwest.

At an online press conference, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that while below-normal maximum temperatures are forecast for most parts of the country in November, the western Himalayan region, the Himalayan foothills, much of northeast India, and parts of the southern peninsula are likely to witness above-normal maximum temperatures.

“Above-normal minimum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country, except some areas in northwest India, where nor