Scientists Surprised As India Saw Hottest February Since 1877, April-May Will Be Severe

This year, the month of February was the hottest in India since 1877 and the average maximum temperature was recorded at 29.54 C. The Meteorological Department provided this information, linking it to Global Warming and climate change. Scientists are also surprised by this change. India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that temperatures in most parts of the country are expected to be higher than the normal, while the southern peninsula and parts of Maharashtra are likely to survive harsh weather conditions.

SC Bhan, Scientist & Head of IMD's Hydromet and Agromate Advisory Services, said in a virtual press conference that Lu's chances are low in March, but most parts of the country m experience extreme weather conditions in April and May.

Probability forecast of season March to May 2023 (Image - mausam.imd.gov.in) 

In response to a question linking the developments to Global Worming, Bhan told reporters that the monthly average maximum temperature was the highest in February this year since 1877.

Asked whether high temperatures are a sign of climate change, Bhan said that the whole world is in a period of global warming. We are living in a hot world!

This year, the average maximum temperature in Delhi was recorded at 27.7 ° C in February and this is the highest temperature in February this year, for the third time in the last 63 years.

"During the upcoming hot weather season [March to May (MAM)] , above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of northeast India, east and central India and some parts of northwest India. Normal to below normal maximum temperatures are most likely over remaining parts of the country, " said a recent press release by IMD. 

The figure illustrates the most likely categories as well as their probabilities. The dotted less rainfall and the whitea rea show n in the map climatologically receives very shaded areas within the land areas represent climatological probabilities. ( * Tercile categories have equal climatological probabilities, of 33.33% each ).

Advertisements