With colder winters, the La Nina pattern threatens to exacerbate Asia's energy crisis. In India, temperatures are expected to drop as low as

A weather phenomenon that is

known for bringing harsher winters is on its way, and it is

expected to exacerbate Asia's energy crisis.

Several countries, particularly China, the world's largest energy

consumer, are dealing with rising fuel prices and, in certain

cases, power shortages or restrictions on heavy industry

supply. Coal and gas costs are already high, and a harsh winter

will increase heating demand, likely leading to more increases.

Temperatures in some northern parts of India are likely to drop

to as low as 3 degrees Celsius (37 degrees Fahrenheit) in

January and February before recovering. Cooler weather, in

contrast to other countries, often results in decreased energy

usage as demand for air conditioning decreases.

Most crucially, the nation anticipates a dry phase following the

monsoon season's end. In recent months, flooding in key coal

mining regions has caused a shortage of fuel used to

generate nearly 70% of the country's power.

Other factors, besides La Nina episodes, can influence the

region's winter weather, according to Todd Crawford, director of

meteorology at Atmospheric G2. Climate change has resulted

in a loss of sea ice in the Arctic's Kara Sea, which may be

contributing to the region's high-pressure ridging. As a result,

northeast Asia experiences cooler weather.