The heat wave across India really began towards the end of April, and all indications at the start of May point to the heat wave getting stronger, specially in the North, North west, Central, South East and East.
For the week April 24 - 30, 2016 the Maximum temperatures across much of India were between 40 - 45C and minimum temperatures were hovering around 30C, as seen in the graphics below.
Goa saw maximum temperatures almost steady throughout the month of April 2016, between 34- 35C, while minimum temperatures climbed steadily from around 24C at the beginning of the month to over 27C by the end of the month.
Maximum temperatures in Goa during May usually peak around 37C and minimum temperatures can go upto 28 - 29C! A few thunder showers also occur during the month, as pre monsoon showers, helping to temporarily bring down the temperatures.
First two days of May has seen the heat wave spread to much of North India with N. Delhi (Palam) touching 46.2C, Gurgaon 46C, Agra 45.8C and most other cities showing the same trend!
In comparison the temperatures in Goa seem milder, but when one factors in the humidity of around 80 - 90% RH, the heat index easily crosses 40C!
All eyes are now on the Monsoon arrival! Normally May 15 is the Monsoons arrive at Andaman Inslands in the Bay of Bengal. But meteorological discussion boards are alive with speculation that while the SW Monsoons will be good this year they may be delayed by upto 10 days.
We will find out soon in this blog!
For the week April 24 - 30, 2016 the Maximum temperatures across much of India were between 40 - 45C and minimum temperatures were hovering around 30C, as seen in the graphics below.
Maximum temperatures in Goa during May usually peak around 37C and minimum temperatures can go upto 28 - 29C! A few thunder showers also occur during the month, as pre monsoon showers, helping to temporarily bring down the temperatures.
First two days of May has seen the heat wave spread to much of North India with N. Delhi (Palam) touching 46.2C, Gurgaon 46C, Agra 45.8C and most other cities showing the same trend!
In comparison the temperatures in Goa seem milder, but when one factors in the humidity of around 80 - 90% RH, the heat index easily crosses 40C!
All eyes are now on the Monsoon arrival! Normally May 15 is the Monsoons arrive at Andaman Inslands in the Bay of Bengal. But meteorological discussion boards are alive with speculation that while the SW Monsoons will be good this year they may be delayed by upto 10 days.
We will find out soon in this blog!
