India

Warning Of Heatwave In West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, And Bihar

The India Meteorological Department said today that parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar may experience heatwave conditions during the next three to four days.

The Met Office forecasted above-normal maximum temperatures for most of the country from April to June, with the exception of the northwest and peninsular regions, earlier this month.

During this time, most of central, eastern, and northwest India should expect above-normal temperatures.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), small areas of Gangetic West Bengal will likely experience heatwave conditions till Monday (April 17), north coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha until Saturday (April 15), and Bihar from April 15 to April 17.

At the moment, maximum temperatures in central and northern peninsular India vary from 40 to 42 degrees Celsius.

According to the weather service, maximum temperatures are three to five degrees Celsius above average in various sections of the western Himalayan region and northeast India, including West Bengal, Sikkim, Odisha, coastal Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.

A heat wave is announced when the maximum temperature at a station is at least 40 degrees Celsius in the plains, 37 degrees in coastal areas, and 30 degrees in hilly areas, with a deviation from normal of at least 4.5 degrees.

In 2023, India saw its warmest February since records began in 1901. However, above-average precipitation in March held temperatures in check.

The month of March was the third driest in 121 years. In addition, the country saw its third-warmest April since 1901.

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Spriha Rai

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