Are you already feeling the heat? The temperature across the country is soaring, and we are not yet ready to deal with the rising temperature, which will last for months.
According to reports, the Indian Meteorological Department stated that last month was India’s hottest February in 125 years. In many parts of the country, the weekly average minimum temperature was above normal by 1- 3 C.
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The weather agency has warned that above-normal maximum temperatures and heatwaves will likely persist over most parts of the country between March and May.
The cyclical nature of the El Nino and La Nina phases, driven by the El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), also contributes to the observed temperature trends.
An Early Departure Of Winter
The early departure of winter raises alarms about the potential for record-breaking heat waves in the coming months. Experts warn that May and June could bring extreme temperatures, posing serious risks to public health, water supplies, and agriculture. Recent climate patterns suggest India faces more frequent and intense weather events, from heatwaves to unpredictable monsoons.
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) report revealed that 2024 saw 255 days of extreme weather events. The early onset of heat in 2025 could signal another intensively hot year.
Studies predict that El Niño events will likely become more frequent and intense in a warmer future, with half of these events being classified as extreme. The 2023-24 El Niño, among the five strongest on record, has driven rising temperatures and extreme weather worldwide.
