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Kanpur Scorched: 38°C Heat Broken by Evening Thunderstorms
6 Jul
Summary
- Kanpur experienced 38°C heat, with relief arriving via evening showers.
- Heat index reached 41-42°C due to high humidity levels.
- Monsoon expected to remain active, with light to heavy rainfall predicted.
Kanpur experienced a significant shift in weather on Sunday, July 6, 2026. After a day where temperatures peaked at 38°C, creating uncomfortable, sultry conditions with a heat index between 41°C and 42°C, the city was finally relieved by moderate to heavy rainfall around 7:45 pm. This welcome downpour was preceded by thunderclouds and winds gusting at nearly 20 kmph.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that the monsoon will remain highly active across the Kanpur division for the upcoming days. Residents can anticipate light to moderate rainfall, often accompanied by thunderstorms, and potentially heavy downpours in certain areas. Maximum temperatures are expected to range from 35°C to 37°C, with minimums between 29°C and 31°C, though high humidity may persist.
Specifically for Kanpur Nagar, the forecast includes heavily overcast skies on Monday, with an 80% probability of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms from Sunday night into Monday morning. Weather expert SN Sunil Pandey noted increased atmospheric moisture, leading to predictions of cloudy skies and strong winds between July 5 and July 8. He cautioned that heat and humidity could sharply increase during brief sunny intervals.
