Gurgaon Braces for Wet Sunday with IMD Yellow Alert
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for several parts of Haryana, with Gurgaon likely to experience light to moderate rainfall on Sunday. The weather activity is expected to be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.
Weather Systems Behind the Rainfall
According to IMD officials, the impending weather conditions are attributed to a series of western disturbances affecting the western Himalayan region. A significant western disturbance, observed as a cyclonic circulation, is currently present over north Afghanistan and adjoining areas at lower and middle tropospheric levels.
Additionally, an induced cyclonic circulation lies over central Pakistan at lower levels, with a trough extending from central Pakistan to northwest Uttar Pradesh through Punjab and Haryana. Another upper-air cyclonic circulation over north Gujarat and nearby areas is further strengthening conditions conducive to rainfall and thunderstorm activity.
Temperature Fluctuations Expected
The changing weather patterns are likely to influence temperature readings across the state:
- A shift in wind patterns may push minimum temperatures up by 3 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next 24 hours.
- Cloudy and rainy conditions could lower daytime temperatures by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius throughout Haryana.
While the minimum temperature at Gurgaon's IMD observatory could not be recorded on Saturday, nearby Delhi's Aya Nagar station registered a minimum of 6.6°C—approximately 2 degrees below the seasonal normal. The maximum temperature was recorded at 20.1°C, slightly lower than the previous day's 20.3°C.
Rainfall Forecast for Haryana Districts
Light to moderate rain is anticipated at many locations across multiple districts on Sunday. Affected areas include:
- Chandigarh
- Panchkula
- Ambala
- Yamunanagar
- Kurukshetra
- Kaithal
- Karnal
- Mahendragarh
- Rewari
- Jhajjar
- Mewat
- Palwal
- Faridabad
- Rohtak
- Sonipat
- Panipat
- Charkhi Dadri
Isolated places may continue to experience light rain on Monday as the weather system moves through the region.
January Rainfall Analysis for Haryana
Recent data reveals interesting rainfall patterns across the state:
- Haryana received 19.6mm of rainfall in January, which is 35% above the normal of 14.5mm.
- Gurgaon recorded 19mm of rain against a normal of 10.6mm, representing a significant 76% excess.
- Only three districts reported deficient rainfall during the month:
- Sirsa received 3.2mm, 63% below normal
- Sonipat recorded 11.8mm, 32% below normal
- Mahendragarh logged 8.1mm, 25% below normal
IMD Official Statement
An IMD official stated, "Under the influence of the western disturbance, many parts of the state are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall on Sunday, while isolated places may receive light rain on Monday. Cloud cover is likely to raise night temperatures, while daytime temperatures may fall."
Residents are advised to stay updated with weather forecasts and take necessary precautions during thunderstorms and gusty wind conditions.
