Rain Alert Issued for 10 Districts in Haryana Today; Rohtak Hottest at 45.3°C, Drop of 3.8°C in Karnal
Bhiwani — The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Chandigarh, has issued a yellow alert for 10 districts in Haryana for Sunday, warning of potential rain accompanied by strong winds. The forecast indicates a possible shift in weather across several parts of the state from May 19 to May 22, with scattered rainfall and gusty conditions expected to bring brief relief from the intense summer heat.
According to the IMD, there is up to a 25% chance of rain today in districts including Panchkula, Ambala, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Faridabad, Palwal, Panipat, and Sonipat. The remaining 12 districts are likely to remain dry.
Weather Outlook for the Next Four Days
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May 20: Rain is expected in Panchkula and Yamunanagar with up to a 25% chance, while dry weather will prevail in the other 20 districts.
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May 21: Thunderstorms and light rain may occur in 13 districts, including Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, Bhiwani, Rohtak, Charkhi Dadri, Jhajjar, Mahendragarh, Rewari, Gurugram, Faridabad, Palwal, and Nuh.
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May 22: Another round of light rain is expected in 10 districts—Sirsa, Fatehabad, Hisar, Bhiwani, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Gurugram, Faridabad, Palwal, and Nuh—while the remaining districts are predicted to stay dry.
Rohtak Records Highest Temperature
Despite the upcoming rain forecast, Saturday brought no major change in overall maximum temperatures across Haryana. Rohtak remained the hottest city in the state, recording a scorching 45.3°C. The intense heat has kept most urban and rural areas under persistent heatwave-like conditions.
Karnal Sees Sharp Temperature Drop
A notable temperature drop was observed in Karnal, where the mercury fell by 3.8°C, bringing the maximum temperature down to 37.4°C. In contrast, Mewat experienced the sharpest temperature rise, jumping by 2.7°C in the past 24 hours, reaching a high of 43.7°C.
Rain Could Offer Temporary Relief
With IMD’s forecast suggesting thunderstorms and light showers in multiple regions over the next few days, residents may receive temporary relief from the heat. However, with temperatures remaining above normal in many parts, the risk of heat-related health issues continues.
Authorities advise residents to stay hydrated, avoid direct sun exposure during peak afternoon hours, and follow weather updates regularly.
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