IMD Warns of La Niña Conditions; Cyclones and Cold Winters Expected

Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that 'La Niña' conditions have set in. According to Director General of IMD, under these conditions, India might experience lower temperatures this winter and "higher frequency of intense cyclones" over the Bay of Bengal. Reportedly, a depression that has developed in north interior Karnataka is likely to move over to Maharashtra coast and intensify into a deep depression by October 16.