Thunderstorms Expected in Gurugram as IMD Issues Alerts
Ggm: IMD issues yellow alert for thunderstorms
Hindustan Times
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Gurugram, Haryana, is set to experience thunderstorms and gusty winds on Sunday, with hailstorms and rain forecasted for Monday and Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Sunday and an orange alert for the following two days, providing relief from the ongoing heat wave.
- 01IMD forecasts thunderstorms and gusty winds in Gurugram on Sunday.
- 02Yellow alert issued for thunderstorms; orange alert for hailstorms on Monday and Tuesday.
- 03Temperatures expected to drop to between 32°C and 34°C next week.
- 04Power outages reported across nearly 50 locations in Gurugram amid high temperatures.
- 05Air quality index rose to 154, indicating poor conditions.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted thunderstorms with gusty winds of 40-50 kmph for Gurugram, Haryana, on Sunday, along with hailstorms and light rain expected on Monday and Tuesday. A yellow alert has been issued for Sunday, followed by a two-day orange alert due to the anticipated weather changes. This brief interruption in the intense summer heat is expected to provide some relief, with temperatures likely dropping to between 32°C and 34°C next week. On Saturday, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 36.9°C, significantly above normal, while power cuts have affected nearly 50 locations in the district, causing frustration among residents. The air quality index also saw a rise to 154, indicating poor air quality, up from 118 the previous day.
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Residents can expect a temporary relief from the heat wave due to the forecasted thunderstorms, but ongoing power outages may continue to affect daily life.
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