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Meteorologists say the winter season, the three-month crisp weather will be colder this time as the minimum temperature is likely to be few notches lower than the corresponding normal.
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Meteorologists say the winter season, the three-month crisp weather will be colder this time as the minimum temperature is likely to be few notches lower than the corresponding normal.
Sanjay Kumar of Patna Meteorological Centre told TOI on Monday that the ‘moderate’ La Nina weather phenomenon is responsible for the expected plunge in temperature.
“The minimum temperature remains comparatively lower under the influence of La Nina weather phenomenon, which leads to lower sea surface temperature, particularly in the Mediterranean Pacific Ocean.
Accordingly, north-west India, northern plains, and parts of eastern India, including Bihar, are likely to witness lower temperature this year,” he said.
As far as the prevailing weather condition is concerned, the lowest minimum temperature in Bihar was recorded 9.2 degrees C at Gaya.
The minimum temperature at Patna, on the other hand, was 11 degrees C, which was one notch lower than the corresponding normal for the day.
Amit Sinha, an officer at Patna Meteorological Centre, said the weather is getting colder in the majority of parts of north Bihar owing to snowfall and cold waves.
“Weather is likely to remain colder in Bihar under the influence of cold and dry northwesterly winds.
The wind speed increased on Monday, which will lead to a further plunge in minimum temperature,” he said, adding that foggy conditions can be witnessed near water bodies, including rivers and ponds.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) Sunday issued a seasonal forecast for December to February period.