Normal to below-normal most temperatures are likely over some parts of the western Himalayan area, northeastern States and north Odisha. File.
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India is ready to expertise excessive heat through the April to June interval, with the central and western peninsular parts expected to face the worst influence, the IMD stated on April 1 because the nation prepares for seven-phase general elections from April 19.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra stated above-normal most temperatures are likely over most parts of the nation through the April-June interval, with a excessive chance over central and western peninsular India.
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Normal to below-normal most temperatures are likely over some parts of the western Himalayan area, northeastern States and north Odisha, he stated.
Above-normal heatwave days are likely over most parts in the plains throughout this era. Ten to 20 days of heat wave are expected in completely different parts of the nation in opposition to a standard of 4 to eight days, he stated.
Gujarat, central Maharashtra, north Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, north Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh are likely to expertise the worst influence of heat waves, Mr. Mohapatra stated.
Above-normal most temperatures are likely over most parts of the nation in April, with a excessive chance over central south India.
Normal to below-normal most temperatures are likely over some parts of the western Himalayan area and the northeastern states in April, the IMD stated.
Above-normal heatwave days are likely over many areas in central India and the adjoining areas of the northern plains and south India in April, the climate workplace stated.
Two to eight days of heat wave are expected in these areas in opposition to a standard of 1 to three days, in accordance to Mohapatra.
Lok Sabha polls in India will happen in seven phases between April 19 and June 1.