Most parts of India likely to experience above normal maximum temperatures in May
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The India Meterological Department (IMD) said that most parts of the country are likely to record above-normal maximum temperatures in the month of May.
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IMD data shows that the heat waves in April this year were far worse than in 2023, the warmest year on record so far.
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This trend is likely to continue in May, with around eight to 11 heat wave days predicted over south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada, and Gujarat regions
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The IMD however stated that some parts of northwest and central India and adjoining areas of northeast peninsular India are likely to record normal to below-normal maximum temperatures.
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A larger number of heatwave days than average is due to scanty rainfall and the persistence of anti-cyclones over Bay of Bengal and adjoining eastern coasts of India.