Unusually warm February weather signals a changing climate. Experts warn that India's beloved spring season may disappear forever.
January 2024 was India's third-warmest ever, with an average of 18.9°C. It was also the fourth-driest since 1901, affecting winter weather.
February now feels like April! Experts say climate change is shortening spring, disrupting agriculture, biodiversity, and seasonal traditions.
IMD predicts higher-than-normal February temperatures with little rainfall, accelerating India's shift from winter to summer too quickly.
Weak Western Disturbances led to less snowfall. Humid, warm winds blocked cold air, raising temperatures and disrupting winter patterns.
Himalayan winters are shrinking! Srinagar saw no snowfall, and temperatures stayed 6-8°C above normal for three weeks.
The WMO declared 2024 as the warmest year on record, with global temperatures 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels.
Uttarakhand had 86% less rain, Jammu & Kashmir 80%, Himachal Pradesh 73%, and Sikkim 82%, worsening climate imbalances.
Rising temperatures may erase spring entirely, impacting agriculture, water supply, and daily life. Urgent action is needed!
If climate change continues, India's traditional seasons may disappear forever. It’s time for immediate, coordinated efforts to act!