Gurgaon experienced a significant rise in temperature on Tuesday, with the minimum temperature climbing over two degrees Celsius compared to the previous day. The sky remained largely clear despite an earlier alert predicting thunderstorms, gusty winds, and rainfall. The minimum temperature recorded at Gurgaon KVK was 25.4 degrees Celsius, up from 23.1 degrees Celsius on Monday. At NorthCap University, the minimum temperature rose from 24.4 degrees Celsius to 26.4 degrees Celsius, while the Gurgaon AWS station recorded a minimum of 23.4 degrees Celsius.
Daytime Temperatures Soar
Daytime temperatures also saw a notable increase. The maximum temperature at Gurgaon KVK reached 34.1 degrees Celsius, compared to 33.7 degrees Celsius a day earlier. NorthCap University recorded a maximum of 36.2 degrees Celsius, up from 35.5 degrees Celsius, and the Gurgaon AWS station reported 33.7 degrees Celsius against 33.5 degrees Celsius on Monday.
Weather Alerts Issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Wednesday and an orange alert for Thursday. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds of 50-60 kmph are likely on Thursday. Light to moderate rainfall is expected at isolated places on June 5 and 6, while rainfall activity is likely at a few places across the state on June 3 and 4.
Meteorological Factors
Meteorologists attribute the expected change in weather to multiple systems influencing northwest India. An upper air cyclonic circulation persists over central Pakistan and adjoining northwest Rajasthan at around 0.9 km above mean sea level. Additionally, a fresh western disturbance is likely to affect northwest India from June 3, increasing the likelihood of rain and thunderstorm activity across the region.
According to the IMD, there will be a rise in maximum temperatures by 2-4 degrees Celsius over the next two days, followed by a fall of 2-3 degrees Celsius during the subsequent three days. Residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and take necessary precautions during the predicted thunderstorms.
