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City Swelters: Summer Arrives Early, Spring Vanishes
3 Mar
Summary
- City experiences unprecedented early summer heat, reaching 29.5°C on March 2.
- Few western disturbances and reduced snowfall explain the unusually warm February.
- Early spring heat disrupts plant pollination, potentially impacting fruit yields.
The city is already experiencing summer-like temperatures in early March, with the mercury hitting 29.5°C on March 2, the highest of the season. This marks a significant deviation from normal temperatures, which are typically 3 to 4 degrees cooler this time of year.
Meteorologists cite a lack of significant western disturbances and reduced snowfall in neighboring Himachal Pradesh as primary reasons for the abnormally warm February. The absence of these disturbances also prevented fog formation, allowing dry north-westerly winds to prevail.
Experts warn that this early onset of summer and the shrinking spring season, a trend observed globally, could disrupt natural cycles. The disconnect between plant flowering and pollinator activity, like bees and butterflies, may negatively impact fruit yields, with early signs already visible on mango trees in the city.
While the municipal corporation sees longer summers as beneficial for plant growth, a deeper study is recommended to fully assess the impact of the shortening spring. The forecast indicates continued warm weather, with maximum temperatures expected around 32°C in the coming days.
