North India to witness "above normal" average temperature from March-May
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The average temperatures from March to May across North India are likely to be above normal by more than one degree Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its seasonal forecast. The MeT office, in a statement, said average temperatures in Delhi, along with neighboring states of Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan, can soar over 1.5 degrees Celsius above normal levels. Here's more.
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Temperature rise likely to be moderate in South India
According to a report, the MeT office projected a maximum rise of more than 2.3 degrees higher than usual temperatures in hilly states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Meanwhile, the temperature rise is likely to be moderate in south India and four north-eastern states. India normally experiences hot weather and heat wave conditions during March to July period.