India Meteorological Department forecasts rising temperatures, dense fog in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, and rainfall across multiple regions this week.

India faces rising temperatures and humidity as February ends with a massive rain deficit. Experts predict heat waves in coastal areas and light snow in the Himalayas.

By Rajendra Jadhav MUMBAI, Feb 26 (Reuters) - India is likely to record one of its warmest Marches on record, with above-average temperatures forecast in key wheat and rapeseed-growing states, potentially cutting yields,