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Winter coming early? Should you take out warmers?

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The interaction between the weakening cyclonic depression and the western disturbance has produced widespread rainfall, gusty winds, and thunderstorms across northern, eastern, central, and southern states. While Delhi-NCR saw its coolest October daytime maximum since 2022, the weather bureau clarified that such rain-induced drops are merely temporary. Clearer skies are expected in early November, prompting daytime temperatures in the capital to rebound to 29–30 degrees Celsius. In the meantime, light layers are sufficient for the cooler morning and night periods.

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  • The current nationwide dip in temperatures is caused by passing storm systems rather than…: The current nationwide dip in temperatures is caused by passing storm systems rather than the official onset of winter.
  • Daytime temperatures in Delhi are projected to rise back to between 29 and 30 degrees Cel…: Daytime temperatures in Delhi are projected to rise back to between 29 and 30 degrees Celsius beginning in early November.
  • Residents in northern India only require light layers for morning and evening hours inste…: Residents in northern India only require light layers for morning and evening hours instead of heavy woollens.

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The sudden change has raised a familiar question: Is winter arriving early this year, or is this just a temporary spell of cooler weather following rainfall? With temperatures falling across parts of North India and more rain forecast in several states, many households may already be considering taking out their sweaters, jackets and blankets.

However, a drop in temperature after rain does not necessarily mean that winter has officially arrived. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast further rainfall and thunderstorms in several regions, suggesting that the immediate weather situation is still being influenced by active weather systems, not long term change.

Why has the weather suddenly changed across India?

The change in weather is linked to multiple active weather systems rather than the arrival of winter alone. The remnants of Cyclone Arnab, which crossed the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coasts on October 28, have moved inland and weakened into a depression over south Chhattisgarh and adjoining south Odisha. At the same time, a western disturbance is influencing weather conditions over…

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