New Delhi, May 2 -- Signalling the troubling trend of escalating temperatures and heightened heatwaves across vast swathes of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted above-normal maximum temperatures for the upcoming month of May in most regions.
Particular implications will be felt on the northern plains, central areas, and adjoining parts of peninsular India. This forecast deviates from the usual pattern, as normally, northern plains, central India, and adjoining areas of peninsular India experience around three days of heat wave in May, said Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, Director General of the IMD.He issued a warning about upcoming weather patterns, raising concerns for public welfare and environmental stability.
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