Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a forecast for summer, indicating that most of the country will experience above-average temperatures from April through June. This forecast points to the potential for extended heatwave occurrences, particularly in central and eastern India, where states such as Odisha, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh may face heatwaves lasting 10 to 11 days.
As per the IMD’s nationwide summer outlook, most regions are projected to witness higher-than-normal temperatures, with the western peninsular region and certain parts of east-central and eastern India being the notable exceptions.
Mryutyunjay Mohapatra, the IMD Director General, noted that an increase in heatwave days is expected across areas such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and northern Karnataka.
Typically, heatwaves in these regions last around four to seven days, but this year could see sustained periods of up to 10 to 11 days, particularly in Odisha, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Besides the intense heat, the IMD has also issued a warning about heavy rainfall in the Northeast states from April 10 until the end of the month, which could result in flooding and landslides. Kerala and the southern part of interior Karnataka are also predicted to see above-average rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning.
Mohapatra advised local authorities to remain vigilant and implement necessary measures to mitigate the effects of these extreme weather conditions.
