Lucknow: Mercury continued to rise in the state capital on Wednesday, and a brief duststorm that swept through parts of the city in the afternoon failed to bring respite from sultry conditions. The meteorological department has warned that temperatures will rise further in the city and across the state in the coming days, with dry hot winds likely to lash several regions.
Sudden Weather Change
In Lucknow, the weather changed suddenly around 2 pm when dense clouds gathered over the city and strong winds swept across several localities. However, the temperature continued to rise despite the duststorm. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Lucknow, a western disturbance affecting several parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh triggered this sudden change in weather conditions.
Temperature Records
The city recorded a maximum temperature of 38.1 degrees Celsius, marginally below normal, while the minimum settled at 27.8 degrees Celsius, which is 2.8 units above normal. The maximum temperature is expected to touch 40 degrees Celsius in the next two to three days, indicating a sharp rise in heat levels.
Heatwave in Southern Districts
Meanwhile, southern districts of the state continued to reel under intense heat. Banda recorded the highest maximum temperature at 45.4 degrees Celsius, which is 2.4 degrees above normal, followed by Jhansi at 44.5 degrees Celsius, Prayagraj at 43.5 degrees Celsius, and Hamirpur at 43.2 degrees Celsius. Senior IMD scientist Mohammad Danish stated, "Dry weather and rising temperatures over the coming week may bring back heatwave conditions in the state. Recent storms and showers were caused by the interaction of easterly and westerly winds."
Temperature Trend in Lucknow
The following table shows the maximum temperatures recorded in Lucknow over recent days:
- May 9: 33.9°C
- May 10: 35°C
- May 11: 36.3°C
- May 12: 37.1°C
- May 13: 38.1°C
Source: IMD. Residents are advised to take precautions against the rising heat and stay hydrated. For more information, check Gold Rate in Lucknow, Silver Rate in Lucknow, Bank Holidays in Lucknow, Public Holidays in Lucknow, Lucknow AQI, and Weather in Lucknow.
