Due to the unusual rise in temperatures across Delhi-NCR and the northern plains, there are growing concerns, as North India is experiencing early summer, with February heat equivalent to late March heat. As reported by the India Meteorological Department, the minimum and maximum temperatures have increased significantly over the past two days, disrupting the natural transition from winter to spring. Generally, North India transitions gradually from winter coolers to a brief and pleasant transitional phase called spring before the arrival of summer. Nevertheless, like 2025, 2026 is also bypassing this natural progression, with warmth beginning much earlier than usual and intensifying across many states.

Temperatures Rise Above Seasonal Normals

According to data from IMD, over the past 24 hours, minimum temperatures rose by 1°C to 4°C, while maximum temperatures rose by up to 2°C across Delhi-NCR. The minimum readings therefore oscillated between 13°C and 14°C, and the maximum temperatures ranged from 26°C to 29°C: levels more typical of March or even April.

According to meteorologists, minimum temperatures in some areas of the capital were 3.1°C to 5°C above average, while in other areas they were 1.6°C to 3°C above average. Maximum temperatures also exceeded seasonal norms by 3°C to 5°C on Wednesday, reinforcing the unusual warmth in the middle or second week of February.

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Forecast Signals Continued Warming

Delhi’s just getting warmer, and there’s no sign of things cooling down anytime soon. The IMD says temperatures across Delhi-NCR were set to hit 27°C on February 12, with highs between 26°C and 28°C the next day. Both the days and nights are only going to get warmer in the coming days, making it feel like summer’s showing up early this year.

Weather scientists aren’t surprised, and they note that this aligns with what’s happening around the globe. The World Meteorological Organization called 2025 one of the hottest years ever, and they warned that February 2026 could be even warmer, and honestly, that prediction looks spot-on right now.

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Western Disturbances Offer Limited Relief

Western disturbances are still active, so parts of the western Himalayas may see rain and snow on February 13 and again between February 16 and 17, which will provide some short-lived relief for folks in the mountains.

But for most of the northern plains, the heat just keeps building, and the days are already warm, and there’s barely any chill left in the mornings or evenings. Experts warn that North India is experiencing early summer ahead of schedule, which could disrupt the usual seasonal patterns. People are starting to worry about how unpredictable and extreme the weather’s getting.

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