Weather replace: February was the warmest in the previous 122 years, since 1901, with common most temperatures 1.73 levels above regular and common minimal temperatures 0.81 levels above regular, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated on Tuesday (February 28). The IMD stated that above regular most temperatures have been skilled over most elements of north and northwest India and adjoining central India in February.
“Below normal maximum temperature was observed over south peninsular India. Above normal maximum temperature probability could be predicted reasonably well over northwest, central, and northeast India,” it stated.
“Below normal minimum temperature was experienced over most parts of the country, except some regions over north and northeast India where above normal minimum temperature was observed. The comparison indicates that the temperature probability forecast could be predicted well over most parts of the country.”
The Weather Department stated that throughout the upcoming scorching climate season (March to May), above-normal most temperatures are probably over most elements of northeast India, east, and central India and a few elements of northwest India.
“Normal to below normal maximum temperatures are most likely in remaining parts of the country. The month of March, otherwise considered to be spring- a transitionary month to summer- is likely to record above normal temperatures over most parts of the country except peninsular India where normal to below normal maximum temperatures are likely,” it stated.
March month prediction:
There is a better probability of warmth wave circumstances over central India even in March. “Above normal minimum temperatures in March are likely over most parts of India except south peninsular India where normal to below normal minimum temperatures are likely. Rainfall average over the country is most likely to be normal (83-117 per cent of long period average),” the IMD stated.
“Below normal rainfall is most likely over most areas of northwest India, west central India, and some parts of east and northeast India. Normal to above normal rainfall is likely over most parts of peninsular India, east central India and some isolated pockets of northeast India,” it added.
Addressing a digital press convention, SC Bhan, the Head of the Hydromet and Agromet Advisory Services of IMD stated there was little chance of warmth waves in March, however most elements of the nation might expertise excessive climate circumstances in April and May.
He stated below-normal rainfall was anticipated over most areas of northwest India, west-central India and a few elements of east and northeast India. Normal to above-normal rainfall is probably going over most elements of peninsular India, east-central India and a few remoted pockets of northeast India.
La Nina circumstances impression:
Bhan stated at the moment, La Nina circumstances have been prevailing over the equatorial Pacific area, which was anticipated to weaken and switch to El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) impartial circumstances throughout the pre-monsoon season.
He stated it was too early to forecast the impression of El Nino circumstances on the monsoon season.”April would be a better time to forecast the impact of El Nino on the monsoon. We will issue a forecast mid-April,” Bhan stated.
(With companies inputs)
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