Delhi experiences scorching heat in February, with the third-highest temperature in over half a century. Safdarjung Airport in Delhi recorded 33.6 °C which the IMD confirmed to be the third highest since 1969. This was 9 degrees higher than the normal temperature during this month .
As February comes to an end, India is already experiencing the scorching heat of summer. In the past few weeks, many parts of the country have recorded unusually high temperatures. Generally, the average temperature in February is around 22-25 °C, but this time they have touched 30°C. These high temperatures feel even more surprising as there was an intense cold wave in North India just a month ago in early January, leading to concerns about the impact of climate change on the region.
According to weather experts, the lack of western disturbances in India since the end of January is the primary reason behind the early onset of summer this year. Western disturbances are low-pressure systems that originate in the Mediterranean region and move towards South Asia, bringing rainfall and snowfall to the region
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Typically, these disturbances are active between November and April. However, this year, the western disturbances have been weak and infrequent, leading to prolonged dry spells and higher temperatures. According to a representative of IMD this time the weak western disturbances only affected the areas of the Western Himalayas. As a result, many parts of the North of the country have already recorded temperatures above 30°C in February, which is unusual for this time of the year.
The early onset of summer is likely to have several impacts on the country. For one, it could lead to a higher demand for electricity as people turn to air conditioning and fans to beat the heat. This, in turn, could put pressure on the power grid and lead to power outages in some areas. Additionally, the early onset of summer could affect agricultural activities in the country. With the temperature rising rapidly, crops could wither and dry up, leading to a lower yield and higher prices. This could be particularly concerning for farmers who rely on a good crop to make a living.