India is likely to experience a higher-than-usual number of heatwave days this year, particularly across the northern stretches of the Indo-Gangetic plains, eastern coastal states, and western regions including Gujarat and Maharashtra, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
India Meteorological Department Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra on Monday cautioned that several regions are climatologically prone to extreme temperatures, with mercury levels expected to cross 40 degrees Celsius even in areas that may not officially fall under heatwave conditions.
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He explained that certain regions routinely record very high temperatures during this time of year. For instance, the Vidarbha region in Maharashtra typically experiences temperatures ranging between 41 and 42 degrees Celsius, while states such as Uttar Pradesh and Haryana often see temperatures rise between 40 and 44 degrees Celsius, especially in May.
Emphasising the need for preparedness, Mohapatra urged authorities and the public to brace for prolonged spells of intense heat in the coming months.
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