It’s hot out. It’s so hot that more than 1400 people have died across India. Well, that’s a death toll which is 5 times higher than last year’s Kashmir floods. In Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, southern states of India, more than 900 causalities have been reported. Let’s look at the highest temperature recorded in most affected areas. In Ramagundam city of Telnagana, temperature of 44.5 degree was recorded. Jangameswapuram , a city in the neighbouring state of Andhra Pradesh, a whopping temperature of 46.4 degree was recorded. Nation’s capital – Delhi, is also the victim of severe heat. On 24 th May, the capital recorded 45.4 degree Celsius which is just 1.2 noches below the all-time record of 47.2 on 29 th May, 1944. Alright, now the bigger question is, why is it so hot? According to Indian Metrological Department, this year’s monsoon is going to arrive late. Factor? Mainly because of El Nino weather pattern and climate change. El Nino is complex weather pattern resulting from variations in ocean temperatures. The effects of El Niño include reversal of wind patterns across the Pacific, drought in Australia and Asia, and unseasonal heavy rain in South America. So, if you live in the southern part of India, you may experience the temperature drop soon. Kerela is expected to have Monsoon by June 1st whereas northern states like Uttar Pradesh and Delhi will have to wait till 15th June. Well, the weather isn’t going to change for a few weeks. So buckle up, wear light clothes, drink a LOT of water and stay away from the sun.
El Nino is complex weather pattern resulting from variations in ocean temperatures. The effects of El Niño include reversal of wind patterns across the Pacific, drought in Australia and Asia, and unseasonal heavy rain in South America.