North India turned hotter, drier over 70 years, peninsula wetter: Study

Large parts of northern India have transitioned to a hotter and drier climate over the last 70 years. A study indicates significant shifts in climate zones across India between 1951 and 2020. Regions in northwest India have seen an increase in the hot semi-arid zone while peninsular India has become wetter. The research emphasizes the importance of monitoring agricultural timings in affected areas.