Gurgaon Weather Update: Thunderstorms and Rain Predicted Till June 6
Gurgaon is set to experience thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and scattered rainfall across the state until June 6, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Yellow and orange alerts have been issued for parts of the state during this period.
Temperature Fluctuations Observed
On Wednesday, the weather remained pleasant as the city's minimum temperature dropped to 22.8 degrees Celsius, a significant 3-degree dip from Tuesday's 25.4 degrees Celsius. However, the maximum temperature rose to 38.2 degrees Celsius, marking a 4-degree increase from Tuesday's 34.1 degrees Celsius.
The IMD noted that the maximum temperature is likely to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next 24 hours before falling by 2-4 degrees Celsius over the following two days due to active weather systems. Temperatures are expected to gradually increase after this period.
Forecast for Coming Days
On June 4, thunderstorms with gusty winds of 50-60 kmph are expected at isolated places. Similar activity with wind speeds of 40-50 kmph and moderate rainfall are likely on June 5 and 6.
In Haryana, the average minimum temperature increased by 0.7 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, while the maximum temperature rose by 2.6 degrees Celsius. Both remained close to normal. Light to moderate rainfall occurred at isolated places in Haryana and Punjab, with thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by gusty winds reported at isolated locations in Punjab.
Role of Western Disturbances
Weather experts attribute the cooler-than-usual nights and intermittent weather activity to repeated western disturbances affecting north India this year. Vishwas Chitale, a fellow at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), stated, "Evidence increasingly suggests that sharp temperature swings, where intense heatwave conditions are followed by unusually cool and stormy spells, are becoming more common across north India."
He highlighted that an unusually high number of western disturbances have impacted the region since the beginning of the year, with several systems extending into May and June, beyond their traditional peak season. While these systems provide temporary relief from extreme heat across northwest India, they can also trigger thunderstorms, hailstorms, and flash floods.
Long-Term Climate Perspective
Chitale cautioned that a few days of below-normal temperatures should not be viewed as a reversal of the long-term warming trend. "Weather reflects short-term variability, whereas climate change is measured over decades. The broader pattern remains clear: India is experiencing rising temperatures, more frequent heat extremes, and increasing heat stress," he added.
