The India Meteorological Department issued a warning for cold wave conditions in north India, starting December 29, with minimum temperatures expected to fall by three to five degrees Celsius. According to IMD,

P arts of north India have been experiencing cold wave conditions for the last few days and are expected to enter the new year with snow, dense with cold waves in several regions.

Coldwave alerts have been issued for Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and a yellow alert for Himachal Pradesh.

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a western disturbance currently situated near Punjab and adjoining areas is expected to bring light rain or snowfall to isolated parts of the western Himalayan region.

Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana are expected to see severe cold temperatures and heavy rainfall, according to the weather service. The districts of Una, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, and Mandi in Himachal Pradesh are under an orange alert,

As December comes to a close and the new year approaches, cold waves are set to sweep across several parts of India.

The weather agency has predicted cold wave to severe cold wave conditions in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.

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,