IMD predicts 1-3°C above normal max temperature in South India
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast indicating a rise in temperatures across several states in southern India, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, interior Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, over the next five days.
The maximum temperatures are anticipated to range between 36-40°C, indicating a 1-3°C increase above normal levels.
This trend is expected to extend to regions in south Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, interior Gujarat, and interior Maharashtra.
In Telangana, dry weather conditions are anticipated, accompanied by a 2-3°C rise in maximum temperatures over the next five days.
Currently, maximum temperatures have exceeded the 95th percentile of climatological values in isolated areas of Marathwada, interior Odisha, Kerala, south interior Karnataka, and south coastal Tamil Nadu. This trend is projected to persist on March 26 and expand to Marathwada, Vidarbha, interior Odisha, and south Madhya Pradesh from March 27 to March 28.
Furthermore, the IMD has forecast hot and humid weather conditions in Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, and Mahe from March 26 to March 30.