India has skipped the spring season yet again as unusually early summers take hold, with heatwaves arriving as early as the first half of February. Adding to the distress is a record rainfall deficiency. February 2026 saw an 81% deficiency, recording just 4.2 mm of rain

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India has skipped its spring season for the second consecutive year due to unusually early heatwaves, with temperatures rising as early as February. This is compounded by a record rainfall deficiency, with February 2026 experiencing an 81% shortfall. The country received only 4.2 mm of rain in February.

r/environment·outlookbusiness.com·Mar 14, 2026·1 min read·400 pts

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