New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a cold wave alert for the northern states of India, including Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, until December 12.

Most of North and central India is likely to be affected by the cold wave, and is bracing for a temperature drop, according to the Meteorological Department.

The IMD predicted a gradual fall in minimum temperature by 2degC over plains of Northwest India during next 2 days. However, no significant change was noted during the subsequent 2 days. A rise of 2-4degC is predicted over the subsequent 3 days.

No significant change in minimum temperature over Central India for the next 4 days, and thereafter rise by 2-3degC for the next 3 days, the IMD said. ...