Met forecasts blazing summer

Indians need to brace themselves for the heat as the Met Department has forecast a blazing summer across north India.

In an interview with CNBC-TV18, DS Pai, Director - Long Range Forecast at India Met Department shared his views and readings on the same.

As per the forecast released yesterday, we expect that during the pre-monsoon – March to May period – the average normal temperature over the country is likely to be on the positive side that is above normal, he said.

As a whole, during these three months, we expect above normal heat wave conditions over northwest and central India, he added.

For full interview, watch accompanying video...