Gurgaon: Clear skies and dry weather conditions continued to persist across the city on Friday. IMD forecast a rise in temperatures over the next five days and warned of heatwave conditions at isolated places in Haryana from May 17 to May 20.The city witnessed a gradual increase in both day and night temperatures, with weather stations across Gurgaon recording maximum temperatures hovering close to the 40-degree Celsius mark.At Gurgaon AWS, the maximum temperature was recorded at 38.7 degrees Celsius on Friday, up from 37.6 degrees Celsius a day earlier. At Gurgaon KVK, the maximum temperature stood at 39 degrees Celsius, unchanged from the previous day. Meanwhile, NorthCap University recorded the highest daytime temperature at 40.1 degrees Celsius, although it was marginally 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.Among other weather stations, Gurgaon AWS recorded a minimum temperature of 23.5 degrees Celsius, rising sharply from 20 degrees Celsius the previous day. At Gurgaon KVK, the minimum temperature was recorded at 24.8 degrees Celsius, slightly lower than Thursday’s 25.4 degrees Celsius.According to meteorologists, the prevailing dry northwesterly winds and absence of rainfall activity are contributing to the steady rise in temperatures across the region. IMD forecast that the maximum temperature in Haryana may increase by another 3 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next five days.With daytime temperatures 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.“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,” IMD said.
