India, Feb. 16 -- The Capital stayed warmer than usual through the first half of February, with the average maximum temperature between February 1-15 recorded at 25degC, which is 1.9degC above the long-period average (LPA) for this time of the year.

While weather experts forecast an active western disturbance in the coming days, a significant dip in temperature is unlikely as the maximum gradually inches closer to 30degC.

The city's maximum temperature on Sunday stood at 28.5degC - four degrees above normal for this time of the year. The maximum is forecast to touch 29degC on Monday and Tuesday.

An analysis of daily maximum temperature data from February 1-15 by HT shows that daytime temperatures have remained consistently elevated in ...