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Extreme heat will grip India between April and June period this summer, the same time Lok Sabha polls 2024 will be held in the country in seven phases. The central and western peninsular parts are expected to face the worst impact, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.
Lok Sabha elections 2024 will take place between April 19 and June 1.
“Above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country during the April-June period, with a high probability over central and western peninsular India,” Mohapatra said.
Which states will be badly impacted by heat waves?
The IMD DG listed out that Gujarat, central Maharashtra, north Karnataka, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, north Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh are expected to experience the worst impact of heat waves.
‘Above-normal heatwave days’
Mohapatra said above-normal heatwave days are likely over most parts of the plains during this period.
“Ten to 20 days of heat wave are expected in different parts of the country against a normal of four to eight days,” he added.
Normal to below-normal maximum temperatures are likely over some parts of the western Himalayan region, northeastern states and north Odisha, the IMD DG said.
Above-normal maximum temperatures in April
Sharing more details, Mohapatra said above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country in April, with a high probability over central south India.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsNormal to below-normal maximum temperatures are likely over some parts of the western Himalayan region and the northeastern states in April, the IMD said.
Above-normal heatwave days are likely over many areas in central India and the adjoining areas of the northern plains and south India in April, the weather office said.
States to experience heat waves in April
Gujarat, Maharashtra, north Karnataka, Odisha, west Madhya Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh are predicted to experience the worst impact of heat waves in April.
Two to eight days of heat waves are expected in these regions against a normal of one to three days, according to Mohapatra.
With inputs from PTI
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