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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345 Indian fishermen stranded in Iran return home via Armenia
New Delhi (PTI): A group of 345 Indian fishermen, who were stranded in Iran amid escalating regional tensions, returned to India via Armenia on Saturday, officials said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan for assistance in return of the Indian nationals.
The Indian nationals arrived in Chennai this evening, the officials cited above said.
The circumstances that led to them being stranded in Iran were not immediately known.
"Thank FM @AraratMirzoyan and the Government of Armenia for facilitating the evacuation of Indian fishermen today from Iran, through Armenia to India," Jaishankar said on social media.
Over 1,500 Indian nationals have left Iran through land border crossings in Armenia and Azerbaijan since the start of the West Asia conflict over a month ago.
"A group of Indian fishermen, stranded in Iran, are returning home via Armenia today; their flight is expected to reach India this evening," a government statement said.
It said the Ministry of External Affairs continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in the West Asian region, with the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community being accorded the highest priority.
It also made a mention of five Indians being injured in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
According to Abu Dhabi authorities, the Indian nationals were among the 12 people injured by debris from an intercepted missile.
"In an attack in Abu Dhabi, five Indian nationals were injured; four have been discharged, one remains under treatment," the Indian government's statement said.
It said the Indian mission in Abu Dhabi is extending "full" assistance and coordinating with local authorities, adding that their flight is expected to reach India this evening.
