IMD Forecast: India’s Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more heat this year (Weather Update). The temperature will remain high for three months between April and June. This time a 20-day heat wave has been predicted. It usually lasts for 8 days. According to IMD, in the next 3 months, the heat will have a greater impact in six states of the country – Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.
IMD Director General Mrityunjay Mohapatra gave this information in a virtual press conference on Monday. According to Mohapatra, maximum temperatures are likely to remain above normal in most parts of India during April to June. While most parts of the plains will experience more heatwaves than normal.
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Central, western peninsular India will be badly affected
IMD Director General Mrityunjay Mahapatra said that maximum temperatures are expected to be above normal in most parts of the country and central, western peninsular India will be worst affected. He said that maximum temperatures are likely to remain normal or below normal in parts of western Himalayan region, northeastern states and northern Odisha.
According to Mohapatra, most parts of the plains are likely to experience hotter winds than normal during this period. Heat waves are expected to last for 10 to 20 days in different parts of the country as compared to the usual 4 to 8 days. The IMD director general said that Gujarat, Madhya Maharashtra, northern Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, northern Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh may be worst affected by the heat.
In April, maximum temperatures are likely to be above normal in most parts of the country, while it is more likely in central South India. In April, maximum temperatures are expected to be normal or below normal in parts of the western Himalayan region and northeastern states.
Average rainfall forecast normal
According to the Meteorological Department, the average rainfall is likely to be normal (88-112% of LPA) during April 2024 across the country. Most parts of Northwest India and many parts of Central India, Northern Peninsular India, some parts of East and Northeast India are likely to receive above normal rainfall. Whereas, below normal rainfall is expected over the eastern and western coasts, some parts of East and Northeast India and West Central India.
According to the Meteorological Department, the condition of El Nino
According to the Meteorological Department, the condition of El Nino has weakened since the beginning of the year. Currently, moderate El Nino conditions prevail in the equatorial Pacific region. The sea surface temperature (SST) in most of the equatorial Pacific Ocean is warmer than normal.
