India records its hottest days in 121 years this March. read here

The record-breaking figure was driven by large deviations in maximum temperatures over northwest and central India. While the North-West region recorded its highest average maximum, Central recorded its second the hottest In terms of daytime temperatures for the month from March 1901, according to Hindustan Times report good.

The figures reflect the scale of the temperature deviation, which effectively marked the onset of summer across much of the country. During the second fortnight of March, heat wave conditions were recorded over North-West and Central India. Experts said the trend could be linked to the climate crisis, a result of unusual wind patterns. One reason for this heat is also the lack of rainfall. The month of March also saw two heatwave events. There was an Anti-Cyclonic Circulation due to which the heat was transmitted from West to North and Central India. Overall global warming is also a major reason, Hindustan Times Reported.

Meanwhile, the minimum temperature on Friday was recorded at 21.4 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season’s average, while the relative humidity ranged between 70% and 17%. The Meteorological Department has predicted clear skies on Saturday and the maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be 38 degrees Celsius and 20 degrees Celsius, respectively.

IMD officials said the prolonged drought has led to hot weather conditions in northwest India. Parts of Delhi witnessed scorching heat on Thursday with the maximum temperature crossing 41 degrees at three places. The Meteorological Department has predicted severe heatwave conditions at isolated places between April 3 and 6. According to the IMD, a “severe” heatwave is declared when the departure from normal temperature exceeds 6.4 degrees.

(with inputs from agencies)