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Gurugram Heatwave Breaks With Storms, Gusty Winds
12 Jun
Summary
- Gurugram anticipates rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 50 km/h.
- Temperatures are expected to drop by four to six degrees Celsius.
- Air quality remains in the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208.
Gurugram is poised to experience a significant shift in weather as rainfall, thunderstorms, and winds reaching up to 50 km/h are forecasted for Friday and Saturday. This forecast offers a potential reprieve from the ongoing heatwave conditions affecting the region.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an 'orange' alert for Thursday and Friday, anticipating the change. This weather phenomenon is linked to a western disturbance interacting with atmospheric circulations over northern Pakistan and Haryana.
Temperatures in Gurugram have already seen a decrease, with the maximum dropping to 36.4°C on Thursday. Further cooling is expected, with temperatures likely to fall by four to six degrees Celsius until Sunday.
Despite the weather changes, Gurugram's air quality remained in the 'poor' category on Thursday, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 208 recorded. This marks the third consecutive day the AQI has been in this range.
