IMD: Cold Wave in 8 States, Heavy Rain in South Dec 10-13; Bengal Stays Chilly

• IMD predicts cold wave conditions in multiple states from December 10-13 due to an active Western Disturbance.
• Heavy rainfall is forecast for Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, parts of Karnataka, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands from Dec 10-13.
• Cold wave alerts are issued for Rajasthan, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Telangana, Haryana, Chandigarh, Central Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha.
• West Bengal will continue to experience a winter spell for the next seven days, with temperatures remaining normal or below normal.

Why It Matters: IMD warns of severe cold waves and heavy rains across India, impacting many states.