The weather department has forecast a thunderstorm accompanied by light rain in Lucknow on Thursday, following another hot and humid day on Wednesday. However, the easing conditions are expected to turn sultry again on Friday.
Temperature and Humidity on Wednesday
The maximum temperature in the city on Wednesday reached 41.4 degrees Celsius, which is 2.1 degrees above normal. The minimum temperature settled at 29.4 degrees Celsius, also 2.2 degrees above normal. Despite thunder activity in the early hours of Tuesday, residents experienced no relief from the hot and humid conditions. Moist winds kept humidity levels high, with maximum relative humidity reaching 63 percent, making outdoor conditions uncomfortable.
Weather Forecast for Thursday
The Regional Meteorological Centre has predicted a partly cloudy sky on Thursday, becoming generally cloudy, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers in Lucknow and surrounding areas. Day temperatures are expected to fall to around 37 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may settle near 27 degrees Celsius. The RMC has also issued a thunderstorm warning for the city, with gusty winds of 50-60 kmph likely to accompany thunderstorms over Lucknow and neighbouring districts. This expected change in weather comes after several days of above-normal temperatures across the city.
Expert Analysis
RMC Lucknow senior scientist Mohammad Danish stated, “Western disturbance activity over Afghanistan and Pakistan and a cyclonic pressure over Uttar Pradesh may bring thundershowers from Thursday, which will provide relief from the prevailing heat and humidity. Residents have been advised to remain alert during thunderstorm activity and avoid open areas during lightning and strong winds.”
Weather Across Uttar Pradesh
Elsewhere in the state on Wednesday, hot conditions prevailed. Banda remained the hottest place at 45.4 degrees Celsius, followed by Jhansi at 44.2 degrees Celsius, Rae Bareli at 43.9 degrees Celsius, and Kanpur and Prayagraj at 43.6 degrees Celsius each. The weather office has issued an alert for Uttar Pradesh, as rain and thundershowers are likely at a few places. Isolated areas may experience thundersqualls with wind speeds of 60-70 km/h, gusting up to 80 km/h, accompanied by lightning and hailstorms.
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