Signs of an early summer are emerging across northern India, particularly in Delhi and Rajasthan, where temperatures are surging amid clear skies. Thursday forecasts for the national capital show lows of 14°C and highs reaching 31°C, with a further 1-2°C uptick expected over the coming week—no precipitation anticipated, just relentless sunshine.
Mountainous regions tell a different story. Influenced by western disturbances, expect light precipitation and snow in Jammu & Kashmir through February 26-27, extending to Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on 27-28. Dense fog is likely in Punjab early on the 26th.
Rajasthan’s arid landscape is amplifying the heat: Barmer topped 36.3°C, contrasting Lunkaransar’s chilly 10.5°C night low. Jaipur meteorological office indicates sustained dry warmth, with over 30°C recorded in Ajmer, Alwar, Jaipur, Pilani, Jodhpur, Phalodi, Bikaner, and Churu.
Elsewhere, scattered rains may dot Karnataka, Telangana, and Andaman & Nicobar on February 26, accompanied by gusty winds. Plains in northwest, central India, Maharashtra, and the east will see gradual temperature rises of 2-3°C in the next seven days.
Northeast hills witnessed chaos from heavy snow near East Sikkim’s Tsomgo Lake, trapping 2,700+ tourists. Quick action by administration cleared paths in Sherathang, ensuring safe rescues. As heat grips the lowlands, these events highlight the unpredictable shift in India’s winter-to-summer handover.