July 5, 2023 8:33 AM
India experiences its warmest June since 1901, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that the country received 10 per cent less rainfall last month compared to its Long Period Average (LPA) of 1971-2020. The total rainfall during the period was recorded at 148.6 millimeters (mm) as compared to its LPA of 165.3 mm. The weather agency revealed that southern peninsular India experienced its warmest June since 1901, with an average maximum temperature of 34.05 degrees Celsius. The rainfall over the homogeneous region...