The seasonal rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon (June to September) over the country as a whole this year is most likely to be above normal, at over 104 per cent of the Long Period Average (LPA), the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Tuesday.

2025 Southwest Monsoon likely to be above normal, says IMD's Long Range Forecast

Rains have also been forecast for Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad and Himachal Pradesh.

IMD forecasts light rain for northern states, heavy rain for south

The extreme temperatures pose significant health risks, including heatstroke, dehydration, and long-term damage to vital organs such as the brain, heart, and kidneys.

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Experts attribute this warming trend to global warming, primarily driven by human activities like greenhouse gas emissions.

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