Bhubaneswar: Soon after the southwest monsoon subdued over Odisha, many parts of the State recorded above normal temperature. In the last 24 hours, temperature above 35 degree Celsius was recorded at 18 places.
The India Meteorological Department has mentioned that the situation will prevail for the next two to three days. Also due to high surface humidity discomfort weather is likely, especially over districts of Coastal Odisha.
According to an analysis of the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) based on the India Meteorological Department (IMD)’s long-term data, the June to September monsoon season has been 0.3-0.4 degrees Celsius hotter than pre-monsoon seasons in the decade from 2012 to 2022.
The CSE said that the average daily maximum temperature this year for March and April in northwest India was almost 4 degrees Celsius above the normal compared to its baseline of 1981-2010.
According to the IMD, average temperatures across seasons have seen a sharp upward trend in the country since 1991. The trend is in comparison to the average surface air temperature baseline recorded between 1981 and 2010.
Climate experts warn that global warming has increased the frequency of extreme weather events. Some other parts of the country are also facing a similar phenomenon.
