Heat records continue to shatter in J&K on 22 February
Qazigund: 21.5c (11.4c above normal), this is the highest temperature in February in history.
Pahalgam: 17.5c (+10c), highest in February after 2016, 2nd highest in history
Kupwara: 20.8c (+10.7c), highest in February after 2020.
The Other Places
Data: IMD
Mumbai & Pune saw the hottest day of 2026 on 21st February..
Mumbai recording 36.3° ( 4.3° above the normal for this time), and Pune seeing 34.6°.
Mumbai was the 9th hottest place in India.
Places in Jammu and Kashmir that have broken all time record of the highest temperature in February:
Srinagar: 21c (10c above normal; 21 Feb)
Gulmarg: 11.6c (9.6c above normal; 20 Feb)
Qazigund: 21c (11c above normal, 20 Feb)
Some FAQs on the so called "unusual heat" answered.
[February: In exceptionally warm years, parts of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Telangana can hit 40°C by the last week of February. For instance, in 2023, several locations in Maharashtra and Gujarat recorded temperatures close to or at 40°C as early as February 12-16.]
India's Earliest 40°c as per Vagaries' Records was on: 16th February 2023 in Bhuj.. 40.4°c
So, 2026 is not a record Heat February ( no panic) .. 40° Still few days away.
2026 performance till date👇
Down to Earth analysis
| Region | Current Grid Range (Feb 2026) | Trend vs. Normal |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest India | 25–30°C | Appreciably Above Normal (+3-5°C) |
| Central India | 30–35°C | Above Normal (+2-3°C) |
| South Peninsula | 35–38°C | Near Normal to Slightly Above |
17th February
Mostly Dry weather in the country due to absence of any systems. Convergence of local winds may bring light thundershowers around Delhi NCR.
Delhi: Light rains on 18th. Day's maximum around 28/30°and nights at 15/16°.
City Outlook for next 4 days till 20th February.
Mumbai : Warm and hazy day. Moderate North winds will prevent extreme heat, keeping temperature within 32° in the day. Nights around 20/21°. AQI : 120
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Rainfall expected in Colombo on 18th/19th/20th.
Delhi Safdarjung recorded 31.6c on 16 Feb, which is 7.2c above normal. This is the earliest occurrence of +30c temperature in a calendar year at least since 2011. Data: IMD
Heat records continue to shatter in J&K on 22 February Qazigund: 21.5c (11.4c above normal), this is the highest temperature in February...
