India feels the heat: Hottest February recorded since 1901

NEW DELHI: India reported its warmest February since proper record-keeping began 1901, recording the highest average maximum temperature (29.5 degrees C) across the country, even as IMD on Tuesday signalled more bitter days ahead with a forecast of hotter than normal summer in many parts of India during the March-May period.


In its summer season forecast, IMD said most parts of northeast, east, central and several areas of northwest India, including Delhi-NCR, are expected to see "above-normal" day temperatures. The season could see more heatwave days than last year. Normal summer temperatures are likely in south India and most parts of Maharashtra.