Gurgaon: Haryana is likely to witness thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds over the next few days under the influence of a western disturbance. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rain at isolated places until May 14.
Temperature Trends
The weather department stated that there would be no significant change in maximum temperatures over the next three to four days, though intermittent rain may provide brief relief from heat conditions in parts of the state. In Gurgaon, the maximum temperature was recorded at 35.3 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature settled at 25.5 degrees Celsius. NorthCap University AWS recorded a maximum of 37.6 degrees Celsius. Temperatures in several districts remained in the mid- to high 30s.
Minimum temperatures across Haryana remained near normal despite an average rise of 1.6 degrees Celsius compared with the previous day. Rohtak recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at 20.6 degrees Celsius, while Gurgaon's minimum was 21.5 degrees Celsius.
Despite a marginal rise of 0.8 degrees Celsius in the average maximum temperature compared with the previous day, day temperatures across Haryana remained 2.4 degrees Celsius below normal on average, according to IMD data. Faridabad recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 45.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Among other districts, Bhiwani recorded 42 degrees Celsius, Sirsa 41.4 degrees Celsius, Narnaul 39 degrees Celsius, Hisar 38.7 degrees Celsius, and Rohtak 38.5 degrees Celsius.
Weather System and Advisory
The IMD said a western disturbance, present as a trough in middle and upper tropospheric westerlies, persists over north India and is influencing weather conditions over Haryana and adjoining states. The department has advised people to remain cautious during thunderstorm activity, especially in open areas, and avoid taking shelter under trees during lightning events.
Outlook
According to the seven-day forecast, weather conditions are likely to turn dry in Haryana from May 15 onwards.
