Gurgaon: The city witnessed yet another hot and humid day on Saturday, even as the India Meteorological Department forecast increasing chances of isolated thunderstorms and rainfall across parts of Haryana over the next three-four days.The maximum temperature in Gurgaon was recorded at 38 degrees Celsius, up from 37.1 degrees Celsius a day earlier. At Gurgaon AWS, the mercury touched 38.1 degrees Celsius compared to 37.4 degrees Celsius on Friday, while NorthCap University recorded a maximum temperature of 39 degrees Celsius, higher than the previous day’s 38.5 degrees Celsius.Night temperatures also climbed marginally across the city. The minimum temperature at Gurgaon KVK was settled at 26.7 degrees Celsius, slightly higher than 26.6 degrees Celsius recorded on Friday. At NorthCap University, the minimum temperature rose sharply to 27.8 degrees Celsius from 26.7 degrees Celsius, while it remained unchanged at 25.9 degrees Celsius at Gurgaon AWS.The high humidity further added to residents’ discomfort. Relative humidity oscillated between 49 per cent and 75 per cent during the day, resulting in muggy conditions despite maximum temperatures remaining below the 40-degree mark.According to meteorologists, a western disturbance persists as a cyclonic circulation over north Punjab and adjoining areas, while an upper-air cyclonic circulation lies over East Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring regions. These weather systems are expected to influence atmospheric conditions over Haryana during the coming days.IMD has forecast isolated to scattered rainfall across Haryana over the next three to four days. Light to moderate rainfall is likely at isolated places in the state till June 24.Officials said it is unlikely to be any significant change in maximum temperatures during the next 48 hours. Thereafter, daytime temperatures are expected to fall by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the following two days before rising again.Warnings have been issued for Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, Jind, Bhiwani, Kaithal, Karnal, Panipat and Kurukshetra, where thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds and light to moderate rainfall are likely at isolated locations. While no specific weather alert has been issued for Gurgaon, isolated and scattered showers remain possible as atmospheric moisture continues to remain high and weather systems remain favourable for localised rain activity.“Thunderstorm activity is also likely to be witnessed in the western and southern parts of Haryana. The spell will be accompanied by gusty winds with speeds of 40-50 kmph expected at isolated places during the period,” the IMD said.
