Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 13:55 IST March begins with a blazing sun across India. IMD warns of prolonged heatwaves till May, with Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab and parts of UP likely to reel Elderly individuals, children, outdoor workers and those with existing health conditions have been advised to take extra precautions as the early signs of intense summer begin to strengthen across the country. As the nation prepares to celebrate Holi, weather patterns have taken a sharp turn. Even before the festival begins, temperatures have surged across large parts of India, signalling an early and potentially intense summer. Sudden Rise In Temperatures Before Holi With the arrival of March, heat has intensified rapidly from Delhi to much of North India. On March 1, the temperature in Delhi-NCR touched 32°C, marking a noticeable spike. The early onset of strong sunshine has already begun troubling residents in several regions. According to the India Meteorological Department, March is likely to be hotter than normal this year. February, too, was comparatively milder than usual, indicating that summer conditions may …