2022 SUMMERS ARE HOTTEST IN 122 YEARS
New Delhi (The Quiver) : This year burning summer days have made living difficult for all of us. March got over and April arrived but the temperature of March was warmest of all . According to report of India Meteorological Department (IMD) , scorching summer days have hit India in March itself with 2022 recording its warmest March days in 122 years .
An analysis by the IMD officials said a prolonged dry spell has led to severe hot weather conditions in northwest India. According to IMD data, March 2022, was the warmest March in the country’s documented history since 1901.
March witnessed two spells of heatwaves, the first between March 11 and March 21 while second started on March 26 and is still continuing. According to OP Sreejith, head, climate monitoring and prediction group, IMD, Pune, absence of rainfall is one reason for this severe heat.
“There were two heat waves events also in the month of March. There was an anti-cyclonic circulation which led to advection of heat from the western side to north and central India. Overall global warming is also one of the main reasons. Even during La Nina events we are often recording very high temperatures,” he was quoted by Hindustan Times.
Experts predicted that no rainfall, coupled with consistent dry and hot westerly winds blowing into northwest and central India has resulted in the heat. A clear cloudless sky also meant direct exposure to the sun’s rays, which led to soaring temperatures.
Rajendra Jenamani, scientist, National Weather Forecasting Centre, IMD revealed that climate change is influencing the severity and length of extreme weather even in India. This can be in the form of heat waves, cyclones strength, or heavy rainfall. On March 30, Jenamani had told ANI, “There will be a slight fall from April 1 and then again high temperatures will continue throughout.”
If March,2022 was the warmest days in 122 years , how will be summer days in April and May? well its hard to imagine isn’t it? we suggest our readers to remain hydrated in these days and do not step outside of house until and unless needs arise.
