India, May 1 -- A combination of anticyclones, western disturbances & warming to blame

Moisture levels in many parts of India are much higher than normal. States like Odisha and West Bengal are even experiencing humid heatwaves, which have made living conditions unbearable for residents.

This is happening because of moisture being pumped in by multiple weather systems over the country, which is being further fuelled by the general warming of the atmosphere and the oceans.

Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal have been experiencing heatwave conditions since April 15 and April 17, respectively, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Interior Karnataka has been hit by heatwaves since April 23.

The sub-Himalayan parts of West ...