Indian MET department predicts a warm November following record-high temperatures in October

After a record-warm October, IMD has predicted above-normal temperatures to prevail in several parts of India in November.

According to the data shared by IMD, Indiaexperienced its warmest October since 1901, when the temperature data started being recorded. This comes after the country recorded similar trends in July, August and September.

Warmest October ever recorded

Normal mean temperaturerecorded in the month of October was 26.92 degrees Celsius, 1.23 degrees Celsius higher than the average. The country also recorded its warmest October in terms ofminimum temperaturesince 1901.

The weather department said, “Monthly mean minimum Temperature for the month of October over entire country is the highest in the year 2024 during the last 124 years (1901-2024). It is also highest over Northwest India, Central and South Peninsular India.”

Monthly mean minimum Temperature for the month of October over entire country is the highest in the year 2024 during the last 124 years (1901-2024). It is also highest over Northwest India, Central and South Peninsular India.#imd #weatherupdate #minimumTemperature @moesgoi… pic.twitter.com/2jvjfuVNZN — India Meteorological Department (@Indiametdept) November 1, 2024

The unusually warm weather across the country could be attributed to two reasons. The first being, “No active western disturbance impacted the region,” said IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. “The second reason is that five low pressure areas formed during October with three depressions and one cyclone, leading to more easterly winds”.

Western disturbances result in a temporary dip in temperatures when they pass but this did not happen this year, Mohapatra explained.

IMD forecasts a warm November

Above-normal temperatures are likely to remain in several parts of India, the weather department said on Friday.

“We (IMD) do not give any forecast on the onset of winter in the country, and we do not even consider November as winter,” said Mohapatra.

The Northwest and central parts are expected to witness above-normal minimum temperatures during the first half of the month as they received below-normal rainfall this monsoon.

Above-normal maximum temperatures are also likely over northeast and east central India and some regions of northwest and Peninsular India. On the other hand, the weather department predicts below-normal temperatures over west-central and nearby regions of northwest and north peninsular India.

The IMD has predicted above-normal rainfall over South Peninsular India this month.

(With inputs from agencies)