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New Delhi: Winter is beginning to affect North India. Temperatures have begun to drop in Delhi-NCR and the Gangetic region. Sunshine during the day and light, cool breezes are creating a distinct winter atmosphere, arriving earlier than usual, well before Diwali. According to the Meteorological Department, this year's untimely snowfall in the mountains and cold winds from a western disturbance have led people to take out their blankets and turn off ACs and coolers early. Cold Arrives in Delhi According to the Meteorological Department, temperatures in Delhi dropped below 20 degrees Celsius for the first time this winter, signaling the arrival of cold weather. With the change in weather, a slight chill was felt in the city. The temperature in Delhi on Friday was recorded at 18.8 degrees Celsius. According to Meteorological Department data, the mercury dropped below 20 degrees Celsius on October 12, 2024, with a minimum temperature of 18.6 degrees Celsius. Delhi's minimum temperature was 18.3 degrees Celsius on October 3, 2023. The IMD has forecast clear skies for Saturday, with a minimum temperature of 19 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius. Temperatures drop in most parts of Rajasthan Temperatures in most parts of Rajasthan were recorded up to seven degrees Celsius below normal. The Meteorological Department stated that the drop in temperatures in Rajasthan was due to the influence of northerly winds. According to the department, due to the current influence of northerly winds, the minimum and maximum temperatures in most parts of the state have dropped by two to seven degrees Celsius below normal. According to the Meteorological Center in Jaipur, the weather will remain dry in all parts of the state for a week. Which parts of the country will receive rain? According to the Meteorological Department, light to moderate rain is expected in Tamil Nadu, South Interior Karnataka, coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam, and Kerala from October 11th to 13th. Rain is possible in Odisha on October 11th. Winds can blow at speeds of 30-40 km per hour. Lightning is expected in Chhattisgarh on October 11th. A heavy rainfall warning has been issued for Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura on October 11th.