Residents of Kanpur experienced hotter weather conditions on Friday as the maximum temperature climbed to 35.2 degrees Celsius, nearly five degrees higher than Thursday's temperature. Despite the rise in daytime heat, the night remained comparatively cool with the minimum temperature settling at 18.2 degrees Celsius, which was 6.6 degrees below normal.
Weather Expert's Forecast
According to Dr. S. Sunil Pandey, weather expert at CSA University, temperatures in Kanpur are expected to rise gradually over the next two days, while the sky is likely to remain mainly clear or partly cloudy. He said there was a possibility of light drizzle or isolated thunderstorms on Friday, but from Saturday onwards sunshine would intensify, leading to hotter conditions.
Sharp Temperature Rise Expected
Pandey stated that the temperature, which hovered around 35.2 degrees Celsius on Friday, could rise sharply to nearly 41 degrees Celsius by Sunday. He cautioned that the heat would be felt most intensely between noon and 4 pm and advised people to take precautions while venturing outdoors during afternoon hours.
Wind and Humidity Conditions
He further informed that light to moderate winds are expected over the next 48 hours. Wind speeds on Saturday may touch 20 kmph, increasing the likelihood of blowing dust in several parts of the city. Although no official heatwave warning has been issued so far, the onset of dry westerly winds from Sunday is expected to create a pronounced sensation of hot weather.
Despite the relatively cool night, residents felt increased discomfort during the day due to high humidity levels, with maximum relative humidity recorded at 81 per cent. Meanwhile, according to the weather forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), weather conditions in Kanpur division on Saturday are expected to remain partly cloudy with mild sunshine. Owing to high humidity levels, temperatures are likely to stay below average for this period.
