2023 was warmest year on record, say IMD, 2024 is going to be warmer

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a stark warning, indicating that 2023 was the warmest year on record, and 2024 is set to surpass it in terms of temperature.

According to IMD, the rising temperatures are expected to intensify by May, leading to severe heatwaves, particularly in North and Central India. This forecast is based on the positioning of the sun, which is expected to exacerbate the heat in these regions.

In addition to the soaring temperatures, IMD has also raised concerns regarding rainfall patterns. The meteorological department has noted that rainfall in certain areas has been insufficient to replenish water levels in reservoirs.

Earlier on April 23, the IMD said that heat wave to severe heat wave conditions were likely to continue over eastern India, and a heat wave is likely over parts of south peninsular India until April 28. The Met department also said heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds is likely at isolated places over northeast India on April 23 and 24.

The IMD also said heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are expected in some parts of Gangetic West Bengal and parts of Odisha, sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It also added that heat wave conditions have prevailed in Odisha since April 15 and over Gangetic West Bengal since April 17.

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KV Prasad Journo follow politics, process in Parliament and US Congress. Former Congressional APSA-Fulbright Fellow