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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Hot weather conditions continue in Punjab, Haryana; Bathinda sizzles at 42.3 deg C
Hot weather conditions continued in Punjab and Haryana on Sunday, with Bathinda recording a maximum temperature of 42.3 degrees Celsius, the MeT department here said. Among other places in Punjab, Patiala recorded a maximum temperature of 39.4 degrees Celsius, the weather office said. Ludhiana recorded its high of 39.6 degrees Celsius, while Amritsar recorded a high of 38.6 degrees Celsius. Pathankot and Gurdaspur recorded the maximum temperatures at 37.4 degrees Celsius and 37 degrees Celsius, respectively. In Haryana, Ambala recorded a maximum temperature of 40.2 degrees Celsius, while Hisar's maximum temperature was recorded at 36.1 degrees Celsius. Sirsa recorded a maximum temperature of 40.6 degrees Celsius, while Rohtak registered a high of 40.2 degrees Celsius. Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a high of 40.1 degrees Celsius.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Light to moderate rain likely at many places on June 2,3: MeT
As the weather stations in Kashmir recorded below normal temperature for second consecutive day on Sunday, MeT office has predicted scattered rainfall for next couple of days. From past four days, Kashmir received good rainfall, with even fresh snowfall at upper reaches, which led to drop in day as well as night temperature. On Sunday, Srinagar recorded 19.5 degree Celsius which is 7.5 degree below normal temperature. The ski resort of Gulmarg which recorded fresh snowfall in upper mountains recorded 7.6 degree Celsius which is 9.9 degree below normal temperature. Another tourist resort Pahalgam also recorded 16.1 degree Celsius which is 6.9 degree below normal temperature. Jammu recorded 35.5 degree Celsius around 3.5 degrees below normal temperature. MeT office in its daily bulletin said that during last 24 hours Kashmir recorded light to moderate rain and light snow over higher reaches) at most places. 'Pahlgam recorded 36.8mm rain, Banihal 34.3 mm, Gusty winds (KMPH): Baramulla 31, Jammu 54, Kathua 64.' The bulletin further said that from June 2 to 3 the weather will remain partly to generally cloudy with brief showers/gusty winds at many places towards afternoon. 'There could be another spell of light to moderate rain/thundershower at scattered to many places.' The bulletin said from June 4 to 6 the weather will remain generally dry with brief spell of rain/showers towards late afternoon at isolated places. ' The MeT has said there is possibility of thunder/lightning/gusty winds during 2nd June late afternoon and advised people to stay away from loose structures, electric poles, cables ans old Trees
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
After weeks of high temps, heatwave, mercury falls below normal in Kashmir
After weeks, the day temperatures in Kashmir valley dropped below normal on Friday following overnight rains and gusty winds. The maximum temperatures which were running above normal for the past many weeks, particularly since May 18, when the valley witnessed heatwave-like conditions, fell 3 to 6 degrees below normal. The summer capital Srinagar, which experienced mild showers during the day as well, recorded a maximum of 22.4 degree celsius on Friday, down from 28.2 degree celsius on Thursday. The city recorded 15.4 mm of rain on Thursday and Friday. Owing to the heatwave-like conditions across Kashmir since May 18, the temperatures were hovering 6-8 degrees above normal. On May 22, according to MeT, Srinagar had recorded the third highest maximum temperature of 34.4°C after the second highest of 35°C on May 31, 1956. However temperatures started coming down in the past few days more particularly after intense rains and hailstorms across the valley on Tuesday. There were rains on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday and also mild showers at scattered places on Friday. The gateway into Kashmir, Qazigund recorded at maximum of 22.3 degree celsius while the tourist resort of Pahalgam witnessed a high of 20.0 degree celsius. At both the places, the mercury fell 2.6 to 2.8 notches below normal. In North Kashmir, Kupwara recorded a maximum of 20 degree Celsius as against the normal of 26.5 degree Celsius. In the tourist resort of Gulmarg, which remains snow covered in winter, witnessed a highest of 12.2 degree Celsius, some 4.6 notches below normal. Meanwhile, the meteorological centre in Srinagar reiterated its prediction of stormy weather for next couple of days. 'On May 30 and 31, the weather is expected to be generally cloudy with possibility of spell of light to moderate rain/thundershowers at most places with heavy rain accompanied with intense showers and gusty winds at few places,' MeT director Mukhtar Ahmad said. He predicted about possibility of landslides and mudslides at few vulnerable places. 'Intense showers may generate flash floods at isolated places,' he said. He said that June 1 and 2 will witness brief spells of light rain and thundershowers at isolated places. 'June 4-6 will be generally dry with brief spells of rain/showers towards late afternoon at isolated places,' he said.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Valley to experience stormy weather till weekend
The meteorological department (MeT) has predicted thunderstorms, gusty winds, along with chances of flash floods from Thursday to Saturday in many parts of Kashmir. The weather turned cloudy on Thursday evening amid high velocity winds in many parts of Kashmir, including summer capital Srinagar. The MeT centre in Srinagar said that the evening will witness rains, thundershowers and gusty winds at scattered places. 'On May 30 and 31, there is a possibility of spell of light to moderate rain and thundershowers at most places with heavy rains accompanied by intense showers and gusty winds at few places,' the MeT director Mukhtar Ahmad said in an update. He warned of a possibility of landslides and mudslides at few vulnerable places. 'Intense showers may generate flash floods at isolated places. Stay away from loose structures, electric poles, cables and trees etc,' he cautioned. On Tuesday, after reeling under a heatwave for 10 days, Kashmir valley was lashed by heavy rains and at some places intense hail storms bringing down the temperatures across the Himalayan valley and causing damage to agriculture fields and orchards. Independent weather spotter Faizan Arif said that stormy weather will affect the region for the next 72 hours. Thundershowers are expected to affect most parts of the UT, with a stronger system expected to move in from Friday night into Saturday,' Arif said on his Kashmir_weather handle on X. 'Periods of intense showers, gusty winds and isolated hailstorms may occur during this time. Persistent cloud cover will likely keep daytime temperatures below seasonal averages,' he said. He said that intense showers may trigger landslides, shooting stones on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. 'Cloudbursts and cloud to ground lightning strikes are possible while the timings and intensity of showers will vary from area to area,' he said.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Climate
- Indian Express
Thunderstorm, rain likely in Delhi-NCR today; IMD warning across parts of south India with torrential downpour in Kerala
Amid the early onset of monsoon, Delhi NCR is expected to receive light to moderate rainfall Friday, accompanied by thunderstorms in isolated areas, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its daily forecast. Meanwhile, the MeT department issued an orange alert in over ten states for today, with heavy rainfall expected in southern and coastal states, as well as the North East. As per the IMD forecast, thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and rainfall is likely to be witnessed in Delhi NCR, as well as Punjab, Haryana and parts of Uttar Pradesh. However, no colour warning has been issued by the weather department yet. The maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to remain around 36 degrees Celsius today. IMD issued a red alert in multiple districts across south India today, with Kerala, Goa and Karnataka expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall. In Kerala, a red alert was issued in Idukki, Kasaragod and Kannur, while the rest of the state has been placed under orange alert for today. Waterlogging, thunderstorms and gusty winds are expected to persist in parts of Karnataka, with 95 percent humidity in the state on Friday. Heavy rains are also expected to lash Tamil Nadu and other coastal areas. Over the past few days, northeastern states have witnessed gusty winds and very heavy rainfall. Dispur and Guwahati witnessed incessant downpour on Thursday, with flooding reported in some areas. Now, IMD has issued a red alert in multiple districts of Assam, Manipur, Mizoram and Nagaland for Friday, predicting very heavy rainfall. A red alert has been issued in Tamenglong, Kokrajhar, Senapati and Khasi Hills, among other districts, in northeast India. Meanwhile, in north India, light to moderate rains are expected in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana. An orange alert has been issued in Rajasthan for Friday, with thunderstorms and lightening in some parts, as well as extreme heatwave conditions in other parts. It is likely that a dust storm with thunder and lightening will hit Jaisalmer, Alwar and Jhunjhun today.
