MUMBAI — Parts of India recorded their highest average temperatures on record in April, and the scorching weather is expected to stretch into May, authorities said on Saturday. India and neighboring Pakistan have been suffering from extreme heat waves this year, melting pavements, forcing school closures, and triggering health and fire alerts. ADVERTISEMENTNorthwest and central India recorded average maximum temperatures of 35.9°C and 37.78°C (96.6°F and 100°F) respectively in April, the director-general of the Indian Meteorological Department told reporters. Those were the highest since it began keeping records 122 years ago, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra added. RELATEDAs India swelters under extreme heat, Modi warns of fire riskGlobal warming: even cacti can’t take the heatHeat index in Dagupan City stays at ‘danger’ levelATMSubscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 30, 2022 18:43 UTC