2024-04-02 04:23:54
International news 11:13 a.m. 2024-04-02
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that India may experience more heatwaves than usual during April-June. which may affect agricultural products and hampering government efforts to reduce food inflation.
Reuters news agency reported that A third consecutive heat wave might damage wheat, rapeseed and chickpea production. It also causes energy demand to exceed capacity during the summer. India is the second largest producer of wheat in the world.
Marudhanjay Mohapatra, Director General, Indian Meteorological Department Declared to the media that During the months of April-June. Various regions of India may face a heat wave for 10-20 days as compared to the normal period of 4-8 days.
Moreover, extreme weather conditions may affect India’s parliamentary elections. which is the largest election in the world It is scheduled to take place nearly seven weeks from April 19. This year there are nearly 1 billion people eligible to vote, and the campaign has already begun.
India’s Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju has revealed that voters will face a heat wave. and must comply with the instructions that have already been announced
The Director General of the Indian Meteorological Department predicted that Most of the country is expected to experience higher than normal maximum temperatures in April. This is especially important for the growth of plants sown in winter.
By InfoQuest News Agency (02 Apr. ’24)
Tags: IMD, India Meteorological Department, elections, India, inflation
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