Delhi’s weather is turning heads as February brings an unexpected summer preview. With temperatures climbing to 27 degrees Celsius by mid-month, residents are ditching heavy winter gear for lighter attire. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts this unusual warmth will persist, signaling an early end to the chilly season.
Clear skies and reduced wind speeds, now down to 17 km/h from 40 km/h, are intensifying the midday sun’s bite. Nighttime still offers mild relief around 13 degrees, but the harsh winter bite has vanished. This shift marks a significant deviation from seasonal norms, prompting questions about climate patterns.
In stark contrast, Uttar Pradesh faces dense fog alerts across 24 districts including Gorakhpur, Bareilly, and Pilibhit. While westerly winds are thinning the haze, visibility remains a concern for travelers. Rajasthan, too, sees temperatures rising 1-4 degrees in its western parts, with dry conditions expected for the week.
Bihar’s northern regions like Supaul and Muzaffarpur grapple with heavy fog disrupting daily life, while Jharkhand’s Ranchi and Hazaribagh shiver at 7-9 degrees minimums. Southern districts there are warming up. Meanwhile, Himalayan states brace for western disturbances on February 9 and 16, likely bringing light rain and snow to high-altitude areas like Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, Uttarkashi, and Chamoli.
Plains across north, central, and east India should stay mostly dry. Any mountain snowfall will only mildly cool temperatures, with no major cold wave reversal in sight. Experts urge preparedness for this erratic weather transition.