India, Feb. 3 -- Despite summer being months away officially, Kerala is already experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures soaring across the state. The lingering effects of the El Nino phenomenon - which ended July 2024 - continue to impact weather patterns, particularly in the northern districts, raising concerns about climate trends and their consequences.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has attributed the rising temperatures to the sun's northward movement (Uttarayan), when it is directly overhead at the Tropic of Cancer.

However, one exception remains: Munnar, the well-known hill town in Idukki district, has been experiencing colder weather over the past two weeks. Famous for its scenic tea plantations and cool climat...