India's 8th Warmest Year Since 1901; Milder Winter, Less Snow Ahead for Northwest

• 2025 ranked as India's 8th warmest year since 1901, with annual mean temperatures 0.28°C above the 1991-2020 average.
• India is warming at 0.68°C per 100 years; 2024 was the warmest year due to El Niño.
• Winter 2025 saw peak warming, with February being the warmest since 1901; December was the 4th warmest.
• IMD DG Dr Mrityunjay Mohapatra notes climate change causes milder winters, declining snowfall, and weaker western disturbances in North India.
• Milder winter expected for Northwest India with below-normal rainfall and snowfall; extreme weather caused over 2,700 deaths in 2025.

Why It Matters: India's warming trend continues, leading to milder winters, reduced precipitation, and increased extreme weather.