Gurgaon: The city is headed towards an intense spell of summer heat, with temperatures gradually climbing and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for May 19 and 20 for the city amid the possibility of heatwave conditions returning to the state.Dry and clear skies pushed up daytime temperatures in Gurgaon on Saturday. The maximum temperature was recorded at 39.9°C at Gurgaon KVK, up from 39°C a day earlier. Gurgaon AWS recorded 39.4°C against Friday’s 38.7°C, and NorthCap University recorded 40.6°C, up from 40.1°C the previous day.The minimum temperature, however, showed a marginal dip across stations. Gurgaon KVK recorded 24.3°C, down from 24.8°C on Friday. At NorthCap University, the minimum temperature settled at 24.6°C, while Gurgaon AWS recorded 21°C compared to 23.5°C a day earlier.In Haryana, Sirsa was the hottest place in the state on Saturday, recording a maximum temperature of 42°C.According to the IMD, upper air cyclonic circulations lie over Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, along with a western disturbance positioned over Jammu and adjoining north Pakistan. However, these systems are not expected to trigger any significant rainfall activity over the state.According to IMD forecasts, weather conditions in Gurgaon and the rest of Haryana are likely to remain dry over the coming days, with the maximum temperature expected to rise further by 4°C to 5°C during the next four days. Heatwave conditions are likely to prevail at isolated places from May 18 onward, particularly over the south and south-western Haryana districts, including Gurgaon.The IMD has advised residents to limit outdoor exposure during afternoon hours, stay hydrated and take precautions against heat-related illnesses. The yellow alert indicates the possibility of heat stress, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, elderly residents and outdoor workers.
