India Experiences Unusually Cool Summer Amid Rainy Forecasts
Weather Bee: How cool is this summer?
Hindustan Times
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This summer in India is shaping up to be one of the coolest on record, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reporting it as the 18th coolest since 1951. Rainfall patterns are contributing to lower temperatures, particularly in northern and eastern regions, while many areas remain warmer than average.
- 01This summer is the 18th coolest in India since 1951.
- 02Average maximum temperature from March 1 to May 10 is 33.08°C, 0.51°C cooler than the 1981-2010 average.
- 03Excluding early March, the summer ranks as the eighth coolest since 1951.
- 04Only about two-thirds of India has experienced cooler than normal temperatures.
- 05Rainfall patterns significantly influence temperature trends this summer.
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According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), large parts of northern and eastern India are expected to experience rainfall this week, contributing to a cooler summer season. The IMD reports that this summer is the 18th coolest since 1951, with an average maximum temperature of 33.08°C from March 1 to May 10, which is 0.51°C below the average for the same period from 1981 to 2010. If the first 15 days of March are excluded, the average temperature rises slightly to 33.31°C, making it the eighth coolest summer on record. However, only about 44% of the country has seen temperatures at least 0.5°C cooler than normal, with many central and western regions remaining warmer than average. Rainfall plays a significant role in these temperature trends, with regions receiving more rain generally experiencing cooler temperatures.
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The cooler temperatures and increased rainfall may benefit agricultural regions by providing necessary moisture, but could also disrupt typical summer activities.
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