Expect warmer winter, lesser rainfall this year

THIS winter from January to March would be warmer in most parts of the country, resulting in less rainfall and fewer cold waves, the Indian Meteorological Department has predicted.

- JITENDRA CHOUBEY @New Delhi

The weatherman expects below normal rainfall over Northwest, Northeast, and Peninsular India in winter. It could lead to higher temperatures in most parts of India.

The reduced rainfall and early temperature rise could impact the flowering of the wheat crops, which are predominantly grown in the Northwest.