Feb to end on warmer note

The city experienced at least 5 days where the min mercury departure was higher by 4 degrees Celsius

- Gayatri Vajpeyee

PUNE: As the minimum temperature surges to 16 degrees Celsius, which is above normal by 3 degrees Celsius, February is likely to conclude on a warmer note. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast suggests a rise in night temperature is likely to persist for the next 48 hours.

The urban heat island effect, meanwhile, is once again making its comeback in the eastern parts of the city. Areas like Magarpatta, Wadgaonsheri and Koregaon Park have reported over 20 degrees Celsius. In Chinchwad too the minimum temperature recorded was 21.8 degrees Celsius.