There will be more heat than normal in April-May and June (file photo)
The temperature in India is expected to be higher than normal from April to June. In these three months, the Central and Eastern India and the north-western plains can run for more than normal days. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Monday that the next three months are expected to heat up. IMD chief Mrityunjay Mahapatra said in a press conference that the maximum temperature in most parts of the country except some areas of western and eastern India would be higher than normal. There is a possibility of normal temperature in both these areas.
The IMD chief said that the minimum temperature in most areas is also expected to be higher than normal. Mahapatra said, “From April to June, most parts of North and East India, Central India and North-West India’s plains are likely to run two to four days more than normal.” Usually, India is used for four to seven days from April to June.
Lu will last for more than normal in 16 states
An IMD official had earlier said that the number of heat days during summer in northwest India could be doubled. The area usually runs five to six days during the summer season. States where there are expectations to run for more than normal days include Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and the northern parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Weather can remain normal in southern and northwestern areas
In April, most parts of India are expected to be higher than normal. However, temperatures may be normal in some areas of far southern and northwest regions. Mahapatra said that the minimum temperature in most parts of the country would be higher than normal, except in some places in northwest and Northeast, where the temperature may be normal or slightly lower than normal.
Electricity demand will increase by 9-10 percent
Experts have said that India should be prepared for an increase of 9 to 10 percent in the demand for electricity in the summer season this year. Last year, the maximum demand for electricity across the country crossed 250 GW on 30 May, which was 6.3 percent more than the estimates made earlier. Climate change is one of the major factors that increase electricity demand. (Input-PTI)
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