Hotter Summer, Above Normal Temperature In Most Parts Of India Likely
NDTV
Minimum temperatures are more likely to be above normal over most parts of the country.
A hotter than normal summer is expected in 2023 with temperatures likely to reach 2-3 degree celsius above normal in some parts of Indo-Gangetic plains and eastern India during the last week of March, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) told a high level meeting on Tuesday.
At the review meeting, chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba, the IMD said above normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of northeast, east and central India and some parts of northwest India.
Temperatures could be 2-3 degree celsius above normal in some parts of Indo-Gangetic plains and eastern India during last week of March, the IMD informed the meeting convened to review preparedness for the ensuing summer and mitigation measures.
The cabinet secretary noted that since a hotter than normal summer is expected, states and union territories need to be adequately prepared to meet the associated challenges, according to an official release.
