Heatwave to stay for three days, says met dept, humidity to make it worse
Gurgaon: Even as southern India welcomes early monsoon showers, north India continues to reel under intense heat. On Saturday, Gurgaon and several other districts in Haryana witnessed sweltering conditions, with rising temperatures and oppressive humidity adding to residents' discomfort.
The city recorded a sharp spike in minimum temperature — from 26.6°C on Friday to 29.1°C — making the night unusually warm.
Despite forecast thunderstorm activity, the day remained clear and sunny, further exacerbating the discomfort, particularly during peak afternoon hours. The maximum temperature rose marginally to 36.8°C from 36°C the previous day.
With no immediate relief in sight, the IMD has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions and warm nights in parts of Haryana, including Gurgaon, over the next three days.
Temperatures are expected to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius during the next 48 hours.
"Day temperatures are likely to rise 2-4 degrees in the coming days, with warm night conditions likely to prevail in southern and southeastern districts, including Gurgaon. However, thunderstorms and lightning are likely to be experienced in northern parts of Haryana, which will spread after May 28," an IMD official said.
Heatwave conditions are likely to affect districts such as Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind, Bhiwani, and Charkhi Dadri.
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Meanwhile, warm night conditions may persist in Mahendergarh, Rewari, Jhajjar, Mewat, Palwal, Faridabad, Rohtak, Sonipat, and Panipat.
According to the IMD, an upper air cyclonic circulation over south Haryana and central Pakistan is influencing current weather patterns. Isolated places in Chandigarh, Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, and Jind may see light rain and gusty winds of 40-50 kmph.
The IMD has cautioned that prolonged exposure to high daytime and elevated nighttime temperatures may pose health risks, particularly for children, the elderly, and those with existing health conditions. Relief may arrive around May 28, when thundery activity is expected to return.
For Sunday, the city is likely to see minimum and maximum temperatures around 27°C and 41°C, respectively. Residents have been advised to stay hydrated and avoid exposure to direct sunlight during peak hours.
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