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Kanpur Division Braces for Rain, Thunderstorms Ahead
2 Aug
Summary
- Kanpur recorded a high of 34.6°C with humidity at 83% on Saturday.
- Southeasterly winds offered minimal relief from sultry conditions.
- Light to moderate rain with thunderstorms is forecast for August 2-3.
Kanpur Nagar experienced a dry Saturday, with no rainfall reported. The maximum temperature rose to 34.6°C, an increase from the previous day's 32.2°C, while the minimum temperature remained steady at 26.6°C. Southeasterly winds offered slight respite, but high humidity, reaching 83%, continued to affect residents.
According to weather expert S N Sunil Pandey, increasing atmospheric moisture and new weather systems are contributing to the high humidity. The Kanpur division is predicted to have cloudy skies on August 2nd and 3rd. Isolated areas might experience light drizzle to moderate rainfall, accompanied by gusty winds, thunderstorms, and lightning. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts partly cloudy skies and light to moderate rain or thundershowers across all six districts of the Kanpur division within the next 24 hours. The maximum temperature is expected to range between 33°C and 34°C, with minimum temperatures around 27°C, and southeasterly winds blowing at 10 to 15 kmph.
