Gurgaon experienced a sunny and humid day on Friday, with the maximum temperature settling at 37.4 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 22 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Temperature Details Across Stations
Data from the Gurgaon AWS station showed a maximum of 37.4 degrees Celsius, a slight drop of 0.7 degrees from Thursday. The Gurgaon KVK station recorded 37.1 degrees Celsius, while NorthCap University logged a higher 38.5 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature of 22 degrees Celsius was nearly 5 degrees below normal and the lowest recorded anywhere in Haryana. On Thursday, the maximum was 38.1 degrees Celsius and the minimum stood at 25 degrees Celsius.
Statewide Trends
Across Haryana, average maximum temperatures fell by around 1 degree Celsius compared to the previous day, while minimum temperatures declined by 0.9 degrees Celsius. Bopani in Faridabad recorded the state’s highest maximum at 40.6 degrees Celsius, followed by Rohtak at 40.2 degrees Celsius. Despite the dip, temperatures remained near normal in most districts.
Weekend Forecast and Thunderstorm Warning
The relatively mild conditions are expected to continue over the weekend. The IMD has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph at isolated places across Haryana until June 22. This weather activity is likely to keep daytime temperatures in check and prevent any heatwave conditions.
Gurgaon’s Three-Day Outlook
In Gurgaon, maximum temperatures are expected to remain around 36-38 degrees Celsius over the next three days, while minimum temperatures are likely to stay in the range of 25-27 degrees Celsius. Partly cloudy skies, along with the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning, have been forecast for the city during this period.
Post-June 22 Weather Pattern
However, the current spell of unsettled weather is expected to weaken after June 22. According to the IMD’s seven-day outlook, weather conditions are likely to remain dry across Haryana between June 23 and June 25, with no significant weather activity expected. The return of dry conditions could result in a gradual increase in daytime temperatures next week.
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