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India Braces for Early Summer with Record February Temperatures

The country experienced its warmest February since 1901, with forecasts predicting above-normal heat and increased heatwave days from March to May.

Picnic under the tree shades in Lodhi Garden Lawns as temperatures rise in Delhi
A cyclist taking cover from the rain in Sector 16, Chandigarh, on Friday. (Keshav Singh/HT)
Delhi weather: The capital's maximum temperature is likely to drop due to the approaching Western Disturbance, IMD said.
A woman and boy share a moment of laughter while trying to control a flipped umbrella amid windy and rainy weather at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Thursday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Overview

  • Delhi recorded its warmest February night in 74 years, with a minimum temperature of 19.5°C on February 27, 2025.
  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported February 2025 as the warmest February on record, with a national mean monthly temperature of 22.04°C.
  • Above-normal maximum temperatures and an increase in heatwave days are expected across most of India between March and May, according to the IMD.
  • Rainfall deficits were noted across the country, with Northwest India experiencing a 70% shortfall in February precipitation.
  • Air quality in major cities like Delhi and Mumbai ranged from moderate to poor, with some areas seeing temporary improvements due to rainfall.