India recorded warmest February in 124 years, says India Meteorological Department
New Delhi: India recorded its hottest February in 124 years with an average temperature of more than 22 degrees Celsius, official data showed.
The India Meteorological Department pointed out that the average temperature in February rose by 1.34 degrees Celsius, from the usual 20.70 degrees Celsius to 22.04 degrees Celsius.
It also noted that the maximum temperature in the country increased by 1.49 degrees Celsius, reaching 29.07 degrees Celsius compared to the normal 27.58 degrees Celsius. Additionally, the average minimum temperature for February was recorded at 15.02 degrees Celsius, which is higher than the normal 13.82 degrees Celsius.
Warmer nights were observed in northern and northwestern India in February, which in turn also kept fog conditions away from the Indo-Gangetic plains.
In its summer season forecast released on Friday, the IMD predicted that both maximum and minimum temperatures across most parts of India would remain above normal from March to May. Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Delhi, Rajasthan, plains of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, central MP, Chhattisgarh, coastal, northern and eastern Maharashtra, Goa and coastal Karnataka are expected to experience warmer conditions during this period.
The weather department further warned that India could face above-normal temperatures and an increased number of heatwave days during the upcoming summer months.
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11-year-old dies by suicide after sexual assault in Bareilly; accused arrested
Bareilly (UP) (PTI): A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl, who later died by suicide due to trauma, police said on Wednesday.
The post-mortem report confirmed sexual assault and multiple injuries on the minor's body, including bite marks and nail scratches. The cause of death was found to be hanging, they said.
According to ASP (South) Anshika Verma, the incident came to light on 27 April, when the girl, a Class 8 student, was found hanging at her home in Deoria Abdullaganj village under the Mirganj police station area. Initially, the family reported the death as suicide and was reluctant to pursue police action.
"The autopsy report changed the course of the investigation. It confirmed sexual assault and noted severe physical trauma. The cause of death was confirmed as hanging," Verma said.
A breakthrough in the case came from the statement of the victim's younger sister, who told police that the accused, Zeeshan (26), a resident of the same village, frequently loitered near the minor's school and allegedly gave her small sums of money to keep his interactions with her a secret, she said.
Police said that on the day of the incident, the accused allegedly lured the minor and assaulted her. Distressed by the incident, the child later took her own life while her mother was away, police said.
"Based on technical surveillance, CCTV footage, and statements from the family, we established Zeeshan's involvement. He was arrested near the Mirganj weekly market on Tuesday," they said.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
