Southern and central India are forecast to receive good rainfall from January to March, while Northwest India, including Punjab and Haryana, may experience below-normal showers. Despite this, the Rabi crop is unlikely to be significantly impacted due to robust irrigation and full reservoirs from previous monsoons. Minimum temperatures in January are predicted to be below normal across most of the country, with some exceptions. The IMD attributes the dry December to fewer western disturbances, potentially linked to climate change, but notes indicators suggest a good southwest monsoon.