Night temperatures are currently higher than normal in several parts of India. According to the India Meteorological Department, night temperatures are over 5°C higher than normal in parts of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and northern Rajasthan. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chandigarh–Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Meghalaya recorded minimum temperatures 2–5°C above normal. In most other regions of the country, night temperatures remain close to the seasonal average. IMD also reported that the lowest minimum temperature in the plains was 10.6°C, recorded at Fatehpur Automatic Weather Station in Rajasthan.
Weather conditions in the Delhi-NCR are expected to remain mostly clear today. The minimum temperature in the capital is likely to be around 17–18°C, while the maximum temperature may reach 34–36°C. On March 9, the sky may turn partly cloudy. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 172, which falls in the moderate category. However, air quality was reported as poor in cities such as Ghaziabad (204), Greater Noida (220), Gurugram (238), and Muzaffarnagar (224). Faridabad recorded an AQI of 187, while Noida and Meerut reported AQI levels of 169 and 161, respectively.
Temperatures have started rising rapidly across many parts of the country since the beginning of March. States such as Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh weather, and Bihar are already experiencing warmer daytime conditions and noticeable heat. Maharashtra is also witnessing a steady increase in temperature, leading to an early onset of summer-like conditions. Due to this shift in weather patterns, several regions are recording daytime temperatures above normal.
The IMD has warned of heatwave-like conditions in certain regions in the coming days. Hot winds may affect isolated parts of Himachal Pradesh on March 7, while western Rajasthan could experience heatwave conditions on March 9 and 10. Additionally, hot winds are likely in Saurashtra and Kutch between March 7 and 10, and in parts of Gujarat from March 8 to 10. These conditions could further intensify the heat in these areas.
FAQs:
1. Why are night temperatures above normal in India?
Night temperatures are above normal due to changing weather patterns, reduced winter influence, and increasing heat as the summer season approaches.
2. Which states are experiencing higher night temperatures?
States like Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, northern Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh are recording above-normal night temperatures.
3. What is the current AQI level in Delhi?
According to CPCB data, Delhi recorded an AQI of 172, which falls under the moderate air quality category.
4. Is there a heatwave warning in India?
Yes, the IMD has warned of possible heatwave conditions in western Rajasthan on March 9–10 and hot winds in parts of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.
5. How will rising temperatures affect farmers?
Higher temperatures can impact crops, irrigation demand, and farming activities. Farmers should monitor weather updates from reliable sources like Khetivyapar and IMD.
