Early summer vibes: Parts of India sizzle above normal
Temperatures in Delhi, Mumbai, and Uttar Pradesh just shot way above normal for March.
Delhi hit 35.3 degrees Celsius (almost seven degrees Celsius hotter than usual), while parts of North Konkan saw highs between 35 and 39 degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) says this isn't a one-off: the dry spell is sticking around for a few more days.
Heat wave alerts out for Mumbai, nearby districts
Heat wave alerts are out for Mumbai and nearby districts like Palghar and Thane.
Agra sizzled at 37.6 degrees Celsius, the highest in Uttar Pradesh, while Bulandshahr was slightly cooler at night.
The IMD warns some parts of central and peninsular India may see above-normal heat or heatwave days this month, with little widespread rain expected in the near term, although isolated showers are possible in some northeastern and southern pockets.
So yeah, early summer vibes are here, and it looks like they're not leaving soon.