Above-normal heatwave days likely in most parts of India during March-May: IMD
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चर्चा में क्यों
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a forecast predicting above-normal heatwave days across several Indian states between March and May 2026.
पृष्ठभूमि
The IMD predicts above-normal heatwave days in regions including West Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. March temperatures are expected to be normal to below normal in most parts of India due to likely normal rainfall following a record low February rainfall.
प्रीलिम्स के लिए तथ्य
- तथ्यIMD predicts above-normal heatwave days specifically between March and May 2026
- स्थानRegions expected to face heatwaves include West Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, and parts of Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar
- तथ्यFebruary 2026 recorded a record low rainfall across India
मेन्स के लिए
Q. Discuss the implications of increasing heatwave frequency in India and suggest measures for climate-resilient urban and rural planning.
उत्तर के आयाम
- Agricultural stress: Heat stress on Rabi crops and impact on water-intensive irrigation systems
- Public health burden: Rising heat-related morbidity and mortality in regions with high humidity and temperature
- Infrastructure vulnerability: Thermal stress on power grids and railway tracks during peak summer months
कीवर्ड: Climate Resilience · Heatwave Mitigation · Meteorological Forecasting · Climate Adaptation · Thermal Stress
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