November likely to be quite pleasant in large parts of India: IMD

NEW DELHI: Nights in November are likely to be less cold than usual across most of the country, except in parts of northwest India, while day temps are expected to remain "normal to below normal", making the month pleasant over large parts of India, according to IMD's monthly forecast released on Friday.Data shows that October was cooler than normal in many regions due to two cyclones, timely onset of northeast monsoon over southern peninsula, and four Western Disturbances over north India.Quantitatively, rainfall in October was the second highest since 2001 and 16th highest since 1901, with the country receiving over 112 mm of rain - about 49% above normal.The Met department also noted that 2025 is only the 12th year since 1891 when no cyclone formed between Jan and Sept.

The earlier 11 instances occurred in 1938, 1949, 1980, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1993, 1995, 2011 and 2012.Releasing the Nov forecast, IMD director general Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said, "Monthly rainfall in Nov over south peninsular India is most likely to be normal, while 'normal to above-normal' rainfall is likely over most parts of the country, except in some areas of northwest India."On temperatures, he said "normal to below-normal" max (day) temperatures are likely over most parts of country, except over most of northeast India, some parts of northwest and southern peninsular India, and the Himalayan foothills, where above-normal maximum temperatures are expected.

"Above-normal minimum (night) temperatures are likely over most parts of country, except in some areas of northwest India where normal to below-normal minimum temperatures are likely," Mohapatra added.La Nina conditions, typically linked to colder winters in northern India, are currently weak but expected to persist through December to February. IMD will release its detailed winter outlook on November 30.