Kanpur: Residents continued to reel under intense heat on Tuesday as mercury levels remained almost unchanged. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 39.4 degrees Celsius, marginally higher than Monday's 39.3 degrees Celsius.
Temperature Details
According to the weather observatory of Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, the minimum temperature was recorded at 25.2 degrees Celsius, which was 2.2 degrees below normal. The comparatively lower night temperature provided some relief to residents during late hours.
Humidity and Wind Conditions
However, high humidity coupled with north-easterly winds blowing at speeds between 4 and 11.3 kmph made daytime conditions extremely uncomfortable. The heat index remained significantly high, with residents experiencing temperatures ranging between 40 and 44 degrees Celsius under hot, hazy and humid conditions.
Weather Forecast
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has predicted no immediate relief for residents over the next 24 hours. The weather across the Kanpur division is expected to remain mainly clear and extremely hot, with bright sunshine prevailing in all districts. Maximum temperatures are likely to range between 39 degrees Celsius and 43 degrees Celsius, intensifying heatwave-like conditions during daytime.
Kanpur Nagar Forecast
In Kanpur Nagar, the sky is expected to remain mainly clear with no possibility of rainfall. The maximum temperature is forecast between 41 degrees Celsius and 43 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may hover between 31 degrees Celsius and 32 degrees Celsius. Hot afternoon winds are also expected to add to public discomfort.
Expert Opinion
Weather expert Dr S. Sunil Pandey of CSA University said that atmospheric humidity is likely to push temperatures higher in the coming days, while sultry and humid conditions are expected to persist. He added that there was virtually no chance of rainfall and temperatures would rise further with continued sunshine.
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