New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- The Capital on Thursday recorded its warmest February night on record, with minimum temperatures soaring to 19.5degC - seven degrees above normal - amid a nationwide warming trend that has seen India register its highest February minimum on average nationwide temperature since 1901.

The unusually warm night in the Capital shattered the previous February record of 19degC set on February 25, 2015, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD) data, which extends back to 1951. Records prior to this period are unavailable, the agency noted.

"This is the all-time high for the month of February over Safdarjung during 1951-2025," said Krishna Mishra, scientist at IMD, adding that with just one day left in the month, ...