Scorching Summer: Warmest April in NW-central India in 122 yrs
Sunday, 01 May 2022 | New Delhi
No respite in May: IMD
The northwest and central India recorded the highest maximum temperatures for the month of April since 1900 with average maximum temperatures reaching 35.9 degrees Celsius and 37.78 degrees Celsius respectively, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. Overall, this April was the fourth warmest for the country ever, it pointed out.
Releasing the forecast for the month of May, the IMD said there would be no respite for the region next month as the above normal maximum and minimum temperatures would continue in northwest and central parts of India. This means, people will not only have to bear with hot days, but nights are also likely to be warmer than usual in May. There is possibility that the maximum temperatures may touch 50 degrees Celsius during May this year.
On Saturday, Chandrapur in Maharashtra was the hottest area in India with 46.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Ganganagar with 46 degrees Celsius and Jaisalmer with 45.9 degrees Celsius. Over 40 cities in nine States recorded 44 degrees Celsius and above. The maximum temperature of over 47 degrees Celsius was recorded in Banda.
“Northwest and central India experienced their hottest April in 122 years with average maximum temperatures reaching 35.9 degrees Celsius and 37.78 degrees Celsius respectively. This April was the fourth warmest for the country ever,” the IMD said.
Similarly, the number of instances of heatwave or severe heatwave conditions reported across the country in April this year was 146, the highest since 2010, when 404 such cases were reported. The heatwave continued till May 2 as per latest forecast of the IMD.
(Source : The Pioneer)
No respite in May: IMD
The northwest and central India recorded the highest maximum temperatures for the month of April since 1900 with average maximum temperatures reaching 35.9 degrees Celsius and 37.78 degrees Celsius respectively, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. Overall, this April was the fourth warmest for the country ever, it pointed out.
Releasing the forecast for the month of May, the IMD said there would be no respite for the region next month as the above normal maximum and minimum temperatures would continue in northwest and central parts of India. This means, people will not only have to bear with hot days, but nights are also likely to be warmer than usual in May. There is possibility that the maximum temperatures may touch 50 degrees Celsius during May this year.
On Saturday, Chandrapur in Maharashtra was the hottest area in India with 46.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Ganganagar with 46 degrees Celsius and Jaisalmer with 45.9 degrees Celsius. Over 40 cities in nine States recorded 44 degrees Celsius and above. The maximum temperature of over 47 degrees Celsius was recorded in Banda.
“Northwest and central India experienced their hottest April in 122 years with average maximum temperatures reaching 35.9 degrees Celsius and 37.78 degrees Celsius respectively. This April was the fourth warmest for the country ever,” the IMD said.
Similarly, the number of instances of heatwave or severe heatwave conditions reported across the country in April this year was 146, the highest since 2010, when 404 such cases were reported. The heatwave continued till May 2 as per latest forecast of the IMD.
(Source : The Pioneer)
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