🌤️ Delhi, Brace Yourself: Is the Coldest Winter in Decades Coming?
Delhi-NCR could face one of its coldest winters in decades (Image: Indian Express)
Intro:
As the winds of change sweep across climate models, residents of Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad may need to brace for a notably colder winter. Scientists are now warning of the return of La Niña in 2025-26, which could bring winter conditions far colder than recent years.
(Source: Times of India)
🔍 What’s Going On?
- La Niña brings cooler Pacific sea temperatures, reshaping global weather. (Source: TOI)
- Early signs from the US Climate Prediction Center and IMD suggest a 71% probability of La Niña forming. (Source: TOI)
- Impacts may include longer cold waves, frost, more Himalayan snowfall, and lower minimum temperatures. (Source: TOI)
🏠 Why It Matters Locally
- Residents: Prepare with winter clothing, heating, and extra care for vulnerable groups like children and the elderly.
- Agriculture: Crops sensitive to frost or cold shocks could suffer, impacting farmers.
- Infrastructure: Water pipelines, housing, and power demand may face stress in severe cold waves.
✅ What You Can Do
- Stay Informed: Monitor IMD updates and trusted weather sources regularly.
- Prepare Homes: Use tips from guides like “How to Winterize Your Home in Delhi” or “Stay Warm Without Huge Bills”.
- Expert Voices: Look out for credible insights from climate scientists, authorities, and health experts.
Takeaway: Delhi-NCR may face one of its coldest winters in decades. Preparation now could prevent health risks, crop damage, and infrastructure stress later.
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