Spring disappears in many parts of India: Scientists

Global average temperatures have risen by more than 1.3 degrees Celsius since 1850, and set a new record in 2023 leading to a missing spring season in India.

Twelve out of the 34 states and UTs are witnessing the fastest warming winter season now, according to the data analysed from 1970 till now.

A new analysis from Climate Central, a US-based organisation of climate scientists and researchers explains how temperatures in February have become warmer,

The primary cause of this warming is rising levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere from burning coal, oil, and natural gas.

Climate Central calculated the monthly average temperature for 33 states and Union territories.

There are notable differences in the pattern of temperature changes during the winter season. The pattern changes dramatically between January and February.

The largest jump in warming rates occurred in Rajasthan.

A total of nine states and territories showed a January-February difference of more than 2 degrees — Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand. This supports the reports that it feels like spring has disappeared in many parts of India.