Priyanka Tiwari
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India is projected to witness higher than normal temperatures in the majority areas in March following a warmer February, according to the weather department. The high temperatures setting in early could pose a serious risks to winter sown crops such as wheat, chickpea and rapeseed.
During a digital press meeting of the Indian Meteorological Department, DS Pai, a senior member, commented, “During the month of March, a majority of the country would have above-average rainfall and temperature.”
The 10.9 mm rainfall for all of India was ranked 18th lowest overall since 1901, and 5th lowest since 2001. For South peninsular India, the 1.2 mm of rainfall was ranked 10th lowest since 1901 and 4th lowest since 2001. IMD reported the data.
According to IMD, “The first hot season of the year identified as March through May (MAM) has always been a concern. Most parts of the country are predicted to experience increase in temperature. This scenario might not hold true for southern peninsular, Northeast India regions, where normal to below normal maximum is expected”.
IMD reported that weather department may declare a heatwave alert between March to May season 2025, with the exception of Northeast India, and extreme southern regions.
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