India, March 20 -- Bihar saw an unusually short and erratic winter in 2026, with temperatures rising above 30degC as early as February

The state received almost no winter rainfall, disrupting crucial Rabi crop cycles

Farmers report sharp drops in yields of wheat, potatoes and mustard due to early heat

Experts link the shift to missing western disturbances and broader climate change trends

This year's winter in Bihar has been marked by sharp and unusual swings. In the second week of January 2026, a cold wave affected 30 districts, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings for dense fog and low temperatures.

But by late February and early March, temperatures rose rapidly. In some areas, the maximum temperature rea...