As Delhiites brace for intensifying heat, the IMD has issued alerts for rain and strong winds across eight states. The capital’s afternoons are baking under harsh sun, contrasting with cooler mornings and evenings. Minimum temperatures are set to increase by 1-2°C in the coming week, with Thursday’s forecast at 13°C low and 30°C high.
Plains of northwest India face a 2-3°C jump in daytime highs this week. Central and eastern parts will warm gradually through the next four days, pushing discomfort levels higher.
Coastal and southern regions are in for turbulence. Thunderstorms with rain and 30-40 km/h gusts target Andaman & Nicobar on February 25. Expect scattered light precipitation in Chhattisgarh, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu from February 25-26.
From February 27-28, elevated areas in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand could witness light rain or snow. Fog alerts remain active—Punjab and Odisha may see very dense morning fog until February 25, disrupting travel.
Rajasthan’s mercury is soaring rapidly. Barmer topped charts at 35°C yesterday, against Sirohi’s chilly 9.8°C minimum. Scattered showers occurred, peaking at 10 mm in Dausa. The week ahead looks dry with temperatures rising another 2-3°C statewide.
West Bengal’s south broke a three-month dry spell with light rains—Kolkata logged 5.9 mm, Barrackpore 19 mm, and Uluberia 14.8 mm. Dry spell resumes for seven days, but Darjeeling shivered at 7°C as the state’s chilliest spot. These shifts highlight India’s diverse weather mosaic.