Indian metrologies have suggested that a country could experience early set of much colder winter this year unlike the other years. Country capital Delhi and norther state like Jammu and Himachal have seen early snowfall and chill rainfall that dip the temperature exponentially. This sudden change of weather have brought the cold season much earlier than expected.
According to the meteorological Centre in Srinagar, snowfall continued through the night after the first flakes were recorded in the higher reaches on Monday. The plains of Jammu and Kashmir also witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast Above- Normal rainfall for most parts of the country in October, with the month expected to receive around 115% of the Long-Period Average (LPA) of 75.4 mm based on 1971–2020 data.
The northeast monsoon season (October–December) is also expected to be wetter than usual, especially over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Coastal Andhra Pradesh, and adjoining regions, where rainfall could exceed 112% of LPA.
The US National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center said there was a 71% chance of La Niña developing between Oct and Dec 2025.
“Normally, La Nina leads to below-normal temperatures during winter. However, models suggest that in October, temperatures will remain above normal over most parts of the country,” said M Mohapatra, Director General, IMD.
Early chill and widespread rainfall signal a transitional phase of cooler, wetter season ahead in parts of India. Meteorologists said