Temporary relief from heat-wave conditions in Haryana, Punjab

Bathinda: After battling heat-wave conditions for the last several days, Punjab and Haryana got some relief from the rising mercury on Tuesday as the maximum temperatures were recorded below normal at various places across the two states, with thunderstorm accompanied by squally/gusty winds abating the impact of heat waves.The gusty winds with speeds exceeding 50 kmph prevailed at isolated places over Punjab and Haryana. Gusty winds up to 57 kmph were reported in Punjab's Bathinda, Fazilka (56 kmph), and Mohali (48 kmph).In Haryana, winds up to 59 kmph were reported in Charkhi Dadri and Rohtak (52 kmph). The wind speed in Chandigarh reached up to 46 kmph.Punjab recorded 24% excess rainfall from April 27 morning to 8.30 am on April 28. The state received 0.5 mm of rain against a normal of 0.4 mm. Haryana received 46% deficient rain during this period as it recorded 0.2 mm against a normal of 0.4 mm, while Himachal Pradesh received no rain during this period.According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a thunder squall with wind speed reaching 50-60 kmph gusting to 70 kmph is likely over Punjab and Haryana on April 29. Isolated hailstorm activity is likely over Himachal Pradesh on April 29.Isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds are likely over Punjab and Haryana till April 30, and during May 2-4, the IMD predicted.Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall/snowfall with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds (speed reaching 40-50 kmph) is likely over Himachal Pradesh during April 28-May 1 and on May 2 and 4, it added.The IMD further predicted a gradual fall in maximum temperatures, likely by 2-4 degrees Celsius, over northwest India till April 30 and no significant change during May 1-4.MSID:: 130583041 413 |