Odisha Likely To Experience Hotter March This Year

Bhubaneswar: Odisha is set for a hotter summer this year compared to previous years with temperature likely to remain above normal from March.

According to seasonal outlook released by India Meteorological Department on Tuesday, during the upcoming hot weather season from March to May (MAM)), above normal maximum temperatures are likely to prevail in most parts of northeast, east and central India and some parts of northwest India. Normal to below normal maximum temperatures are most likely over remaining parts of the country.

During the season, above normal minimum temperatures are very likely in most parts of the country except south peninsular India where normal to below normal minimum temperatures are likely.

Monthly maximum temperatures for March are likely to be above normal in most parts of the country except peninsular India where normal to below normal maximum temperatures are likely.

The IMD forecast enhanced probability of heatwave during March to May in many regions of Central and adjoining Northwest India.

The rainfall in March across the country is most likely to be normal. Below normal rainfall is most likely in most areas of northwest India, west central India and some parts of east & northeast India. Normal to above normal rainfall is likely in most parts of peninsular India, east central India and some isolated pockets of northeast India.