Heatwave likely in Haryana from May 18, maximum temperatures to rise by 3-4°C

Gurgaon: Heatwave conditions are likely to affect some parts of Haryana from Monday onwards, with India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a further rise of 3-4 degrees Celsius in maximum temperatures over the next four days.According to the IMD’s Chandigarh Meteorological Centre bulletin issued on Sunday, dry weather is expected to persist across the state during the coming week, with no rainfall activity likely till May 23.Maximum temperatures across Haryana rose by an average of 0.9 degrees Celsius on Sunday compared to the previous day and remained near normal overall. The highest maximum temperature in the state was recorded at 44 degrees Celsius in Sirsa.In NCR districts, Bopani in Faridabad recorded 43.7 degrees Celsius, while Nuh recorded 41.8 degrees Celsius. Gurgaon KVK station recorded a maximum temperature of 40.6 degrees Celsius, while NorthCap University station recorded 41.1 degrees Celsius. Gurgaon AWS station recorded 39.9 degrees Celsius.Other major cities also witnessed high temperatures, with Rohtak recording 42.8 degrees Celsius, Narnaul 42.5 degrees Celsius and Hisar 42.4 degrees Celsius.On Sunday, Gurgaon recorded a minimum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius at the AWS, 25.8 degrees Celsius at KVK station and 25.5 degrees Celsius at NorthCap University station.The IMD said heatwave conditions are likely at some places across Haryana and Chandigarh between May 18 and May 23. Similar warnings have also been issued for Punjab.Officials said the continuing dry weather and absence of any significant western disturbance influence over northwest India are likely to push temperatures higher in the coming days.The department has advised residents to avoid direct exposure to the sun during peak afternoon hours, drink sufficient water and take precautions against heat-related illnesses.