Weather Forecast: The effect of heat still persists in Delhi-NCR and surrounding plains. And despite the passing of major festivals like Chhath, there has been no significant drop in the temperature. According to the Meteorological Department, no significant change in temperature is expected in the coming few days. Delhiites will have to wait longer to get quilts and blankets.

haze problem due to pollution

Due to increasing pollution in Delhi, there is fog in the morning. Due to this, people are facing problems like difficulty in breathing and burning sensation in the eyes. According to the Meteorological Department, Delhiites will have to wait till November 15 to face the cold. There is less possibility of drop in temperature during this period.

Waiting for cold in North India

The wait for cold continues in the plains of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar also. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather will remain dry for the next 5 days and light fog may also be seen in the morning. However, a slight chill will be experienced due to cold winds blowing in the evening, but there is no possibility of any major drop in the temperature. According to IMD, cold is likely to increase in these states in the last week of November and fog may also increase.

Delay in onset of winter in Rajasthan

At present, the effect of winter is not being felt in the western plains of Rajasthan, but the effect of winter is gradually being felt in the eastern part of the state. According to IMD, despite good rainfall this year, the onset of winter is being delayed due to westerly winds and weak activities of El Nino in the Pacific Ocean. Meteorologists estimate that cold may increase in the state after November 15.

Possibility of snowfall in hilly areas

Winter has started in the hilly areas of North India and light to moderate rain and snowfall is expected in areas like Uttarakhand in the next few days. The Meteorological Department says that after November 16, western disturbance may become active, which will cause changes in the weather in the mountainous areas. With this change, snowfall may start in the mountains by the end of November.