Gurgaon: Rainfall activity is expected to intensify across Haryana over the next three days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light to moderate rain at many places and isolated heavy showers between July 7 and July 9. Forecast maps indicate southern districts, including Gurgaon, are likely to witness widespread rainfall during the period.The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall of 7cm or more at isolated locations across northern and southern Haryana during the spell. The department warned that intense showers could lead to waterlogging in low-lying areas, traffic congestion, disruptions to municipal projects and damage to harvested crops left in the open.Meanwhile, the city remained significantly cooler than usual on Monday. The minimum temperature was recorded at 25°C, two degrees below normal, while the maximum temperature settled at 31°C, a sharp 7°C below normal. The district observatory recorded 3.5mm rainfall between 8.30am and 5.30pm, while no rain had been recorded during the preceding 24-hour period till Monday morning. NorthCap University’s automatic weather station logged 34.5mm rainfall during the 24 hours ending at 8.30am, reflecting highly localised showers across the city.During the past 24 hours, Haryana received light to moderate rain at isolated places. Among the highest rainfall totals were 5mm at Dhauj in Faridabad district, 4mm at Sohna in Gurgaon district, and 3mm each at Bawal, Panipat and Jhajjar.The IMD has advised residents to avoid waterlogged areas, stay away from weak structures and trees during thunderstorms, and drive cautiously as slippery roads and poor visibility could increase travel time. Farmers have been advised not to keep harvested crops in the open and to defer fertiliser and pesticide application during the rain spell.
