Geography
"Heatwave days highest in April in 15 years in Gangetic West Bengal."
Source: IMD
Mention two probable reasons for the above statement.
Answer
Two probable reasons for the highest number of heatwave days in April in Gangetic West Bengal in 15 years could be:
- El-Nino effect leads to reduced cloud cover and rainfall, resulting in higher temperatures and more frequent heatwaves.
- Global warming leads to higher average temperatures, which in turn increases the likelihood and severity of heat waves.
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