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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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
