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Kanpur Swelters: Heat Index Soars Amidst Sultry Conditions
4 Jul
Summary
- Kanpur's heat index reached 47°C due to 83% humidity.
- Scattered rain and thunderstorms are predicted for the Kanpur division.
- High humidity and heat will increase after intermittent rainfall.
Kanpur is currently enduring dry and humid weather, with no immediate signs of rain. The city recorded a maximum temperature of 37.4°C and a minimum of 25.8°C. However, the heat index, or feels-like temperature, has soared to an uncomfortable 45-47°C due to humidity levels as high as 83% in Kanpur Nagar. This combination is creating very sultry conditions across the city, which are expected to persist into Sunday.
The India Meteorological Department anticipates scattered rain and thundershowers within the Kanpur division over the next 24 hours, accompanied by high humidity. A warning has been issued for thunderstorms, rainfall, and lightning strikes across all districts in the division due to active monsoon conditions. Kanpur Nagar and Kanpur Dehat may experience partly to heavily cloudy skies, with chances of scattered rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds reaching 40-50 kmph in the afternoon or evening.
Weather expert Dr. S.N. Sunil Pandey from CSA University noted that increased atmospheric moisture and influx suggest cloudy conditions for the Kanpur division between July 5 and July 8. He warned that sunny spells after intermittent rain could lead to a resurgence of heat and humidity.
