The ongoing heat wave in India has become the longest in the entire history of meteorological observations in the country. According to Armenpress, this is reported by NDTV, citing Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, the head of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Heat waves in India will probably be repeated in the future. the temperature rose above 45 degrees. This is the longest period (of heat) as it has been observed for about 24 days in different parts of the country," Mohapatra said. Temperatures are expected to drop soon as the annual monsoon rains in June have already started moving towards northern India. However, the climate situation indicates that the heat will not go away completely. "Heat waves will be more frequent, longer and more intense if no precautionary or preventive measures are taken," said the head of the IMD. "Human activities, population growth, industrialization and transportation systems lead to increased concentrations of carbon monoxide, methane and chlorocarbons," Mohapatra added. According to him, the officially confirmed temperature in New Delhi has surpassed the previous record high of 49.2 degrees Celsius, which was first recorded in 2022. This has forced the authorities of the capital to announce the highest level of alarm - red.
In India, the heat wave in 2024 has become the longest in the country's history
10.06.2024 19:40 |
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