Gurgaon witnessed clear skies and dry weather on Friday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a rise in temperatures over the next five days. Heatwave conditions are expected at isolated places in Haryana from May 17 to May 20.
Temperature Trends Across Gurgaon
Both day and night temperatures have been gradually increasing. Weather stations across the city recorded maximum temperatures near the 40-degree Celsius mark. At Gurgaon AWS, the maximum temperature reached 38.7 degrees Celsius on Friday, up from 37.6 degrees Celsius the previous day. Gurgaon KVK recorded 39 degrees Celsius, unchanged from Thursday. NorthCap University reported the highest daytime temperature at 40.1 degrees Celsius, slightly lower than Thursday's 40.7 degrees Celsius.
The minimum temperature was recorded at 22.5 degrees Celsius, compared to 21 degrees Celsius on Thursday, remaining one notch below the seasonal normal. At Gurgaon AWS, the minimum temperature rose sharply to 23.5 degrees Celsius from 20 degrees Celsius the previous day. Gurgaon KVK recorded a minimum of 24.8 degrees Celsius, slightly lower than Thursday's 25.4 degrees Celsius.
Meteorological Factors and Forecast
Meteorologists attribute the steady temperature rise to prevailing dry northwesterly winds and the absence of rainfall. The IMD forecast indicates that maximum temperatures in Haryana may increase by another 3 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next five days.
Daytime temperatures are expected to breach the 40-degree mark in several areas. Authorities have advised residents to avoid stepping outdoors during peak afternoon hours, stay hydrated, and take precautions against heat-related illnesses.
Heatwave Warning for Haryana
The IMD stated, "The heatwave conditions are likely to intensify gradually from Sunday onward, especially in parts of western and southern Haryana, including Mahendragarh, Rewari, Jhajjar, Gurgaon, Mewat, Palwal, Faridabad, Rohtak, Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind, Bhiwani and Charkhi Dadri."
Residents in these areas are urged to remain vigilant and follow safety guidelines to mitigate the impact of the heatwave.
