India, Feb. 16 -- February 2026 in India feels like summer as temperatures soar above normal across 27 cities, disrupting the usual winter chill.

The unusual warmth, particularly in North India, has led to concerns over agriculture.

The lack of rain and snow exacerbates the situation, impacting food security.

It has been only 15 days into February, but it feels like summer is already here. Temperatures in several cities across India have remained above normal during this period, which is traditionally regarded as a winter month in the country.

An analysis done by Down To Earth of temperature data from 36 cities (capital cities and major urban centres) across 28 states and eight Union territories (UT) revealed that maximum daytime temp...