As December comes to a close and the new year approaches, cold waves are set to sweep across several parts of India. According to a press release issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday,

The weather agency has predicted cold wave to severe cold wave conditions in Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.

The India Meteorological Department forecasts cold wave conditions across North India, with significant temperature drops and severe cold day conditio

North India experiences severe cold wave conditions, with Srinagar and Shimla missing out on a "white Christmas."

In it's forecast, the IMD stated that minimum temperatures are likely to fall by 3-5 degrees celsius over Northwest India

North India, including Delhi, is expected to experience a chilly New Year with a significant drop in temperatures, according to the IMD. Cold wave conditions are predicted in regions including Jammu-Kashmir,

India Metrological Department (IMD) on December 28 informed that severe cold wave conditions would prevail in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan “...A strong and intense western disturbance reached North India,

As intermittent rain continued in several parts of North India, the IMD has predicted a fall in the minimum temperature by 3-5 degrees Celsius in the next two days.