The WMO said this is happening due to naturally occurring El Niño and the additional energy trapped in the atmosphere and ocean by greenhouse gases from human activities.

The average temperature of 15.03 degrees Celsius in April was 1.58 degrees Celsius higher than the month's average for 1850-1900, the designated pre-industrial reference period.

The inked finger is visible on Google celebrating voting day on April 19 as the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections kicks off.

According to data available with the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, the BJP, which currently has 94 members, gained two seats in the Upper House in the just concluded elections, pushing its own strength to 96.