Start Of Winter 2024 In India. The december solstice also heralds the start of winter in the northern hemisphere, lasting until the vernal equinox in. India is set for an extreme winter in 2024 due to the onset of the la niña phenomenon, which causes cooler ocean temperatures in the pacific, impacting global climate.

India witnessed extreme weather on 93% of the days—255 out of 274—in the first nine months of 2024, resulting in 3,238 fatalities, destruction of over 235,000 buildings, and. The imd’s announcement on september 2, 2024, confirmed the likelihood of a severe winter due to la niña.