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Kanpur Swelters: Heatwave to Persist, Duststorms Loom
26 May
Summary
- Intense heatwave conditions are affecting Kanpur division, with temperatures exceeding 44 degrees Celsius.
- Clear skies are predicted until May 28, followed by duststorms and rain from May 29.
- Warm nights offer little respite as maximum temperatures may reach 45 degrees Celsius.
Residents across the Kanpur division are experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures on Monday crossing the 44-degree Celsius mark. The Air Force Chakeri observatory and CSA weather observatory both recorded extreme heat, with the latter noting a maximum of 44.3 degrees Celsius. Meteorologists predict that maximum temperatures will continue to hover between 43 and 45 degrees Celsius over the next two days, while minimum temperatures are expected to range from 27 to 33 degrees Celsius.
The India Meteorological Department forecasts that the sky will remain largely clear until May 28, intensifying the severe heatwave conditions. However, a change is anticipated from the evening of May 29. For May 30, a Yellow Alert has been issued for all districts in the division, warning of potential dust storms with wind speeds of 40 to 50 kmph, accompanied by lightning, thunder, and rain.
North-westerly winds and low relative humidity of around 32 percent have contributed to extremely harsh afternoon conditions. Even nights are unusually warm, offering little comfort to residents. Patches of clouds appeared briefly in the mornings due to changing climatic conditions but soon dissipated, allowing the scorching heat to dominate.
