New Year revelry has begun in India with top notch hotels and party plots organizing numerous parties across the country to welcome 2015. So as the country gears up to uncork the champagne, Skymet takes a look at how the weather will unfold in major cities across India on the New Year’s eve. Weather in Delhi “Punjabiyan Di Battery charge rehndi hai 24 Ghante!” Similar sentiments are exuberated by each and every Delhiite on all occasions, be it Holi, Diwali or New Years. With restaurants offering gastronomic delights, pubs organising special New Year parties and live entertainment, party mongers will have a reason to party hard, beating severe cold weather conditions. Day will be mildly warm and minimums below 5 degrees could make the night a bit chilly in Delhi and NCR. Similar weather conditions are likely in Amritsar, Chandigarh, Karnal and other places in Punjab and Haryana. Definitely, avoid drink and drive as fog is likely to set in quite early in the night. People planning for house parties will be on the safer side but do not forget the barbecue. Weather in Lucknow Most places in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar will witness cold day conditions. Night will be extremely cold in Lucknow, Allahabad, Varanasi and Patna. A blanket of fog will engulf places along the banks of Ganga and Yamuna for an extended duration. Weather in Kolkata A wet New Year's Eve likely in Kolkata, which is all geared up to celebrate the New Year with tantalising dance, music and an assortment of Indian and Global cuisine across the city. Coastal areas of Odisha and Bengal would welcome 2015 on a rainy note as the system over Bay of Bengal is likely to bring some rain on 31st night. People in Kolkata, Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack should avoid outdoor parties. Northeast India will have mainly clear skies and comfortable weather conditions.
Weather in Mumbai Mumbai and Nagpur will have some patchy clouds but celebrations will not be hampered as rain is not likely. Cold wave conditions prevailing in some parts of Maharashtra will abate and minimums could see a rise. Indians bid good bye to every year with great hullabaloo and style. Mumbai leaves no stone unturned in ensuring that people here welcome the New Year with the best of music and dining. Weather in Bangalore This IT Hub will offer sizzling performances by international artists along with food, fun and frolic as people from different backgrounds join in to usher in 2015. Bangalore will remain dry with maximums in high-twenties and minimums around 17 degrees. There’s no threat of rain in the city. Thus, Bangaloreans can enjoy open-air gatherings complimented with bonfires or cosy house parties equally well. Weather in Chennai The spell of rain in Chennai, brought by the system in the Bay of Bengal, left on time from here that has allowed people to enjoy a hassle free New Year's Eve. After being drenched by 87 mm of rain on Monday, Chennai is in for some relief form the rain for next few days. Dry weather conditions are likely in Trichy, Madurai and coastal areas of Tamil Nadu as well. You may also like: Weather Across the Globe on New Year's Eve Best New Year party places in Mumbai Best New Year party places in Delhi NCR
