IMD Issues Major Alert: Cold Wave & Less Rain Forecast for Next 3 Months

• IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall (86%) for northern India during Rabi season, and for most of northwest, northeast, and southern India from Jan-Mar 2026.
• Central India and Uttar Pradesh are predicted to receive above-average rainfall in the same period.
• Minimum temperatures are likely to be below normal across most of the country in January 2026, with some regions seeing above-normal minimums.
• Maximum temperatures are also expected to be below normal in most areas, while northwest, northeast, and parts of central India may see normal or above-normal maximums.
• Farmers are advised to protect crops and focus on water harvesting; areas with heavy rain should prepare for potential flooding.

Why It Matters: IMD warns of varied rainfall and temperature shifts for Jan-Mar 2026, impacting agriculture and daily life.