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Gurugram Heatwave Alert: Temperatures Set to Soar!
3 Mar
Summary
- Gurugram saw temperatures 2.5°C above normal on Monday.
- Mercury is expected to rise by 2-4°C in the next five days.
- Seasonal outlook suggests normal to below-normal maximum temperatures for March.
Gurugram is currently experiencing a notable temperature increase, with Monday's maximum temperature reaching 29.1°C, which is 2.5 degrees above the seasonal normal. The minimum temperature also registered slightly above average.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts a further escalation, with temperatures expected to rise by an additional 2 to 4 degrees Celsius within the next four to five days. Surface winds are anticipated to maintain speeds between 20 and 30 kmph during this period.
However, the IMD's seasonal weather outlook for March to May offers a contrasting prediction, suggesting that maximum temperatures are likely to remain normal or even below normal throughout March. No extreme heat episodes are anticipated for the season, with minimum temperatures also expected to stay within normal or below-normal ranges.
