India, April 30 -- temperatures in Delhi this month have remained above normal, making it the hottest April in three years, data by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) shows. The rise in temperatures in the Capital has been attributed to fewer active western disturbances, clearer skies, and dry westerly winds.

Similarly, shortage of rain in Delhi has also made this April the most polluted in three years, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data states.

The average monthly maximum temperature this month remained at 39 degrees Celsius (degC), which is 2.5degC above the long period average (LPA). Delhi saw a higher maximum last in April 2022, when it was recorded at 40.4degC. The average maximum in April 2023 was 35.3degC and in 2...